02.04.2026 14:00
Unusual beams of light observed in the skies of Turkey and Greece during the earthquake in the Aegean Sea drew attention. As the images spread rapidly on social media, experts indicated that this phenomenon could be a rare natural occurrence known as "earthquake lights." It is believed to be caused by the ionization of the air due to the accumulation of electric charges in the Earth's crust.
Unusual beams of light seen in the skies of Turkey and Greece during the earthquake in the Aegean Sea drew attention. These images coinciding with the moment of the earthquake quickly became a topic on social media.
LIGHT BEAMS IN THE SKY
Witnesses reported seeing momentarily shining and rising beams of light in the sky during the earthquake. In the footage recorded from different locations, it was observed that the lights appeared briefly but intensely.
SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION: EARTHQUAKE LIGHTS
Experts indicate that such events could be a rare natural phenomenon known as "earthquake lights." It is believed that these emissions occur as a result of electric charges accumulated in the Earth's crust being released during the earthquake, ionizing the air.
A RARE NATURAL PHENOMENON
According to scientists, earthquake lights are not seen in every tremor, and their formation is still not fully explained. However, such images are interpreted as a reflection of the energy accumulation underground to the surface.
Source: Earth