In the Philippines, a meteor burst into flames right above Mount Mayon (video)
A rare combination of natural and astronomical phenomena was observed in the Philippines. During the eruption of Mayon Volcano, a bright meteor suddenly streaked across the sky above it, creating a spectacular cosmic display.
As streams of molten lava flowed down the steep slopes, the night sky was suddenly illuminated by a fiery ball of bright green light. At first glance, it appeared as though the object had crashed directly into the lava flow.
This spectacular sight was captured on camera during a live broadcast, as well as on CCTV footage and dashcam recordings. The Philippine Space Agency classified the object as a “probable meteor.” After analyzing video footage, as well as seismic and infrasound data, local experts concluded that the space object did not reach the Earth’s surface but completely burned up in the atmosphere. Had a collision occurred, it would inevitably have triggered massive rockfalls on the volcano.
According to local news agencies, this rare event stunned eyewitnesses. A local amateur astronomer estimated that the energy of the meteor’s explosion was equivalent to millions of kilograms of gunpowder.
Experts note that the object was not space debris, as man-made debris leaves chaotic trails, whereas denser meteors streak through the atmosphere in a straight line.
Scientists remind us that such events are an echo of our planet’s past. Over 4 billion years ago, Earth was covered in active volcanoes and constantly subjected to powerful impacts from space, similar to the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Today, however, humanity is under reliable protection: every day, about 25 million meteors safely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, and this incident serves as yet another proof of the effectiveness of our “atmospheric shield.”
As a reminder, a volcano in Europe could erupt at any moment — TwojaPogoda.
As a reminder, Mount Etna in Italy has become active again, with hot ash and lava fountains being observed.
Also, a volcano has erupted on one of the Galápagos Islands.
