Mysterious Lights and Aftershocks: Unraveling the Morocco Earthquake Phenomenon

Videos capturing "earthquake lights" before a recent earthquake in Morocco have sparked interest among scientists. These mysterious outbursts of bright, dancing lights in various colors have been reported for centuries, dating back to ancient Greece. While there is no consensus on what causes them, researchers have gathered information on earthquake lights associated with trustworthy reports dating back to 1600. Possible explanations include the breaking apart of crystals in rocks under mechanical stress, static electricity from rock fracturing, and radon emanation. Scientists hope to unlock the mysteries of earthquake lights to potentially aid in earthquake forecasting.