Spectacular meteorite footage from Turkey

Thread starter pinball1970
Start date Sep 6, 2023
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Spectacular meteorite footage from Turkey shows a bright green flare lighting up the sky in Erzurum. The video captures a dramatic moment, although some viewers express concern that the child in the footage should have been moved to safety. Discussion includes the possibility of the green color being due to specific metals, as indicated by a user referencing a green flame test. Overall, the footage has garnered attention for its striking visuals and the potential scientific implications of the meteorite. The event highlights the excitement surrounding meteor sightings and their impact on viewers.

Sep 6, 2023

pinball1970

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TL;DR: Some high quality footage.

The kid should have been dragged out of the way but still a good video.

https://news.sky.com/video/turkey-possible-meteor-lights-up-sky-in-erzurum-12953951

Green flare? A few metals have a green flame test. @davenn

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Sep 10, 2023

davenn

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ohhh nice :)

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