Viral Video of Meteor and Erupting Volcano Explained by Scientists
Viral video of rising light after meteor streaks past erupting Philippine volcano sparks alien frenzy — but scientist has an explanation
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A viral video showing a meteor passing by Mount Mayon in the Philippines sparked speculation about extraterrestrial activity due to a light seen rising after impact. However, scientists explain that the light was likely a satellite reflecting sunlight, not an alien phenomenon.
- 01The video features Mount Mayon erupting while a meteor passes by on May 25.
- 02Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb states the rising light was most likely a satellite reflecting sunlight.
- 03Loeb emphasized that there are over 10,000 communications satellites in orbit, making such sightings common.
- 04Physicist Peter Brown noted that the meteor likely burned up in the atmosphere before reaching the ground.
- 05Experts find the simultaneous occurrence of a meteor and volcanic eruption aesthetically striking.
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A viral video depicting a meteor flying past Mount Mayon, an active volcano on Luzon Island in the Philippines, has ignited speculation about alien activity after a light was seen rising from the impact site. The incident occurred on May 25 around 10:30 p.m., with the clip showing a vivid green fireball streaking across the sky and impacting behind the volcano. Following this, a smaller white light emerged, leading many to wonder if something had crash-landed. However, Avi Loeb, an astrophysicist from Harvard University, clarified that the light was likely a satellite reflecting sunlight, unrelated to the meteor. He pointed out that with over 10,000 satellites orbiting Earth, such reflections are not uncommon. Additionally, physicist Peter Brown from Western University indicated that the meteor probably burned up in the atmosphere, making it unlikely that a meteorite reached the ground. Despite dismissing the alien theory, scientists are fascinated by the rare occurrence of a volcanic eruption coinciding with a meteor sighting.
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