The sky is the largest laboratory on Earth. Sky Breaker explores the violent and breathtaking phenomena of our atmosphere. From the &#34;Catatumbo Lightning&#34; that strikes 280 times an hour to the mysterious &#34;Red Sprites&#34; that dance above thunderstorms, we deconstruct the physics of chaos. Join me as we meet storm chasers, atmospheric scientists, and survivors to understand the shifting moods of the thin blue line that keeps us alive.

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In our premiere, we travel to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, home to the most consistent lightning on Earth. I explore the unique topography that creates this &#34;eternal thunder&#34; and discuss how ancient sailors used these flashes as a lighthouse for centuries.

The Catatumbo Fire: A Never-Ending Storm

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The sky is the largest laboratory on Earth. *Sky Breaker* explores the violent and breathtaking phenomena of our atmosphere. From the "Catatumbo Lightning" that strikes 280 times an hour to the mysterious "Red Sprites" that dance above thunderstorms, we deconstruct the physics of chaos. Join me as we meet storm chasers, atmospheric scientists, and survivors to understand the shifting moods of the thin blue line that keeps us alive.