Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Mancha_Negra
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At the risk of dispelling the magic, it was very likely just cheap asphalt around Caracas. Over time or under specific conditions, the asphalt separates or undergoes a chemical transformation, and now the road's covered in slime.
They repaved the roads and the problem disappeared.
Alright smart guy, now explain the Catatumbo lightning
This is just another fascinating thing about earth I never knew about, thank you for sharing. That's pretty cool, I like lightning, incredible to watch