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Mysterious Lights and Aftershocks: Unraveling the Morocco Earthquake Phenomenon

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV

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.

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"Unexplained Lights in Morocco Earthquake Videos Puzzle Scientists"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN

Strange lights, known as earthquake lights, have been reported for centuries and were recently captured on video before a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco. Scientists have long been puzzled by these lights, which can take various forms such as lightning-like flashes or glowing spheres. While there is no consensus on the cause, theories include the generation of electricity from stressed rocks and static electricity from rock fracturing. Researchers have found that earthquake lights are more likely to occur before or during seismic events and are often observed within tectonic plates and near rift valleys. The hope is that further study of earthquake lights could potentially aid in forecasting major earthquakes.

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