Earthquake light

An earthquake light also known as earthquake lightning or earthquake flash is a luminous optical phenomenon that appears in the sky at or near areas of tectonic stress, seismic activity, or volcanic eruptions.^[1] There is no broad consensus as to the causes of the phenomenon (or phenomena) involved. The phenomenon differs from disruptions to electrical grids – such as arcing power lines – which can produce bright flashes as a result of ground shaking or hazardous weather conditions.^[2]^[3]^[4]

^ Whitehead, Neil Evan; Ulusoy, Ü. (17 December 2015). "Origin of Earthquake Light Associated with Earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, 2010–2011" (PDF). Earth Sciences Research Journal. 19 (2): 113–120. doi:10.15446/esrj.v19n2.47000.
^ "What are earthquake lights? | U.S. Geological Survey". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
^ Bressan, David. "'Light Shows' Filmed During Mexico Quake Are Neither Earthquake Lights Nor UFOs". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
^ "Power Flashes: Arcing power lines during storm events". stormhighway.com. Retrieved 2023-01-17.

[:0-1] Whitehead, Neil Evan; Ulusoy, Ü. (17 December 2015). "Origin of Earthquake Light Associated with Earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, 2010–2011" (PDF). Earth Sciences Research Journal. 19 (2): 113–120. doi:10.15446/esrj.v19n2.47000.

[2] "What are earthquake lights? | U.S. Geological Survey". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 January 2023.

[3] Bressan, David. "'Light Shows' Filmed During Mexico Quake Are Neither Earthquake Lights Nor UFOs". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-01-17.

[4] "Power Flashes: Arcing power lines during storm events". stormhighway.com. Retrieved 2023-01-17.

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