Harvard Physicist Explains UFO-Like Light After Meteor Strike Near Mayon Volcano
Harvard professor gives verdict on UFO seen rising from behind volcano after meteor strike
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A Harvard professor has analyzed footage of a bright orb seen rising from behind Mount Mayon in the Philippines after a meteor strike. Theoretical physicist Avi Loeb suggests the light was likely a satellite reflection, not a UFO. The event coincided with Mayon's ongoing eruption, sparking interest among scientists and locals.
- 01The bright orb seen after the meteor strike is likely a satellite reflection, according to Avi Loeb, a Harvard physicist.
- 02NASA's Bill Cooke described the footage as a 'gorgeous video of an unusual coincidence'.
- 03The Philippine Institute of Volcanology confirmed that the meteor disintegrated harmlessly in the atmosphere.
- 04Mount Mayon, known for its violent eruptions, was in the midst of a 140-day effusive eruption when the event occurred.
- 05Local residents initially feared the light was a missile due to its brightness and color.
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On May 25, a bright orb was observed rising from behind Mount Mayon, one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes, shortly after a meteor strike. The footage, captured by multiple cameras, led many to speculate about the possibility of a UFO. However, Avi Loeb, a theoretical physicist at Harvard University, clarified that the light was likely a reflection from a satellite. Bill Cooke, head of NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office, praised the event as a remarkable coincidence, while volcanologist Rebecca Williams highlighted the spectacle of the volcanic eruption coinciding with the meteor. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) initially reported the meteor striking the volcano but later confirmed it disintegrated in the atmosphere. The incident occurred during Mayon's 140th consecutive day of effusive eruption, showcasing the dynamic forces of nature.
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The incident has heightened local interest in volcanic activity and meteor events.
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