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Strange Light Phenomenon Nicknamed ‘STEVE’ Delights Onlookers: ‘Amazing’

A bizarre streak of light across the night sky nicknamed "STEVE" appeared on Sunday night, during the heights of the geomagnetic storm. STEVE, which stands for Strong Thermal Emission Velocity ...
The Washington Post

Some say the sky lit up before Morocco’s earthquake. It’s a real phenomenon.

Lightning bolts. A strange glow. Unusual flashes. Social media users reported odd lights in the sky near the time of Friday’s Morocco earthquake, which has taken more than 2,600 lives and injured ...
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Strange light phenomenon seen before some earthquakes is a long-standing mystery. Here’s what scientists think it means

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Reports of “earthquake lights,” like the ...
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Physicists Recreate Phenomenon Where Light Comes From Darkness

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See it: Wintry weather sparks spectacular light show in Minnesota from light pillar phenomenon

Light pillars illuminated the sky on Dec. 8. in Graceville, Minnesota, as the beams created an optical illusion when they reflected off ice crystals that formed in the frigid temperatures. MESMERIZING ...
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Strange lights spotted in Morocco earthquake videos may be a phenomenon reported for centuries, scientists say

Reports of “earthquake lights,” like the ones seen in videos captured before Friday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco, go back centuries to ancient Greece. These outbursts of bright, dancing light ...