Before devastating earthquake, mysterious lights were observed in the sky over Morocco

Amid tragedy Following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that shook eastern Morocco last week, a series of mysterious lights in the sky have caught the attention of observers and scientists.

Reports of these peculiar lights emerged before the terrible earthquake that resulted in about 2,900 deaths and left another 5,500 people injured, according to the Reuters.

Videos shared on social media captured bright flashes streaking across the sky moments before the earthquake. While the authenticity of these videos has not yet been independently confirmed, experts suggest that these events may be related to a phenomenon known as “earthquake lights.”

Solving the mystery

“Earthquake lights” are an enigma that has baffled scientists for centuries. These are reports of bright flashes, which vary in intensity and duration, often seen before or during earthquakes.

While on many occasions these reports have been treated with skepticism due to a lack of conclusive evidence, more recently, with the advent of security cameras and smartphones, a wave of images and videos suggest that these lights are not just a mere urban legend.

Friedemann Freund, a geophysicist at the SETI Institute, analyzed 65 reports of possible “earthquake lights” since the 1600s. His analyzes led to the theory that these flashes may be a complex form of static electricity generated by friction when tectonic plates move.

About this, Freund explained to the The Washington Post what:

“As tectonic plates rub together, this friction could create enough current to produce an electrical discharge, which would explain the bright flash.”

However, the US Geological Survey (USGS) takes a cautious approach to this theory. They say geophysicists have differing opinions about the relationship between these reports and earthquake events.

“Some doubt that any of the reports constitute solid evidence for ‘earthquake lights,’ while others think that at least some reports plausibly correspond to these phenomena.”

Other possible explanations for the flashes include the initial shaking caused by the tremors, which could disrupt the power lines. energycreating arcs of electricity.

The enigma of “earthquake lights” continues to intrigue the scientific community and the true cause behind these events remains shrouded in mystery.

As technology advances and more evidence is collected, the hope is that these events can aid in the early detection of earthquakes by providing an additional layer of security for communities at risk.