Have you ever seen glowing, spherical electricity floating in the air? It is known as ball lightning. It is often claimed to appear during thunderstorms and vanish after a few seconds, with colors ranging from blue, orange, to yellow.
Stories of ball lightning date back centuries, but whenever a glowing orb video goes viral on social media, people rush to share it under this mysterious tag. One such video recently caught massive attention for looking like an authentic supernatural phenomenon.
What is Ball Lightning?
Ball lightning is considered a very rare and mysterious atmospheric phenomenon by scientists. Reports suggest a luminous sphere appears during severe thunderstorms, floating in the air for a few seconds before disappearing. However, the exact formation process remains a mystery to researchers.
The Reality Behind the Viral Video and CGI
The viral video in question shows a glowing blue orb emerging near railway tracks and trees, emitting sparks. Upon detailed fact-checking, it was revealed that this was not a real meteorological event, but rather a computer-generated imagery (CGI) artwork created by a digital artist using editing software, which many mistook for reality.
'The Freelance' does not independently verify the authenticity of all claims made in viral social media videos. This video has been widely circulated as a subject of online discussion. Video Courtesy: Respective Social Media Handle / Creator.
