🌍⚡ “Lightning from the ground?!” That’s exactly what terrified people in Mexico saw during a 7.0 earthquake near Acapulco. As buildings shook, mysterious blue and purple flashes shot up from the earth itself—some thought it was the end of the world. Scientists call it “earthquake lights,” and while rare, they’re very real. Ever seen nature do this before? 😳 Full explanation + footage in this article 👇
People often say that even the bravest person can feel deep panic and fear during an earthquake. But imagine if, along with the shaking, strange lightning started flashing—not from the sky, but from the ground itself. Our team looked into this shocking phenomenon.
This Really Happened—and It Was Terrifying
Este es el momento en el que se observaron las luces en el cielo esta noche, durante el #sismo registrado en #Acapulco, #Guerrero pic.twitter.com/Xeg2BZzF28
— N+ FORO (@nmasforo) September 8, 2021
This unusual event took place on the night of September 8, 2021, about 17 kilometers northeast of Acapulco, Mexico. The earthquake that night reached a strong magnitude of 7. Luckily, it didn’t cause massive damage, and most people were able to run out of their homes in time. But what they saw next was even more frightening.
Strange Colored Flashes Lit Up the Sky
People heard sirens and felt the ground shaking beneath them—but the scariest part was the flashes of light appearing all over the place. These lights didn’t come from the sky like normal lightning during a storm. Instead, they seemed to shoot up from the ground. Some witnesses said it looked like the earth itself had opened up and was letting out flashes from below. Many thought it was the beginning of the end of the world.
It Seemed Unreal—And Very Scary
So, what was really happening? According to scientists, this wasn’t anything supernatural. In fact, it’s a rare but known natural event called “earthquake lights.” These flashes have been seen during big earthquakes before, though not very often. That’s because people are usually too scared or too busy trying to stay safe to notice or film them.
It’s Similar to Lightning During Volcanic Eruptions
The science behind this is similar to what happens when a volcano erupts. During an eruption, countless tiny particles move around quickly and create static electricity. This electricity can build up and release in the form of lightning. During earthquakes, the ground and rocks shift so powerfully that they also produce static charges. These charges then release as bright flashes—like lightning, but from the ground.
There’s No Danger If You Stay Away
While it may look alarming, these lights aren’t dangerous if you’re not too close. It’s just nature doing something surprising and dramatic.
