The World’s Most Amazing Natural Events

Published April 15, 2014
Updated May 20, 2023

The Honduran Rain Of Fish

Though this might sound like something out of a biblical passage, the Honduran rain of fish is a legitimate annual event. Every year between May and July, Honduras is subject to a massive thunderstorm that lasts up to three hours and precipitates more than just liquid.

For those outside braving the storm, it’s not unforeseeable that they might be pelted with fish. Though the phenomenon is difficult to explain, a widely accepted theory is that the raging storm produces strong enough winds to deliver the fish that reside 200 kilometers away from the main city center.

Amazing Natural Events Fish Rain

Source: The Nigo

Here’s an in-depth look at one of the theories behind the raining fish phenomenon:

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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.