What caused the strange spiral over Norway?

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of a strange spiral observed over Norway, exploring various hypotheses regarding its cause, including natural and man-made explanations. The scope includes speculative reasoning and references to external sources for context.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the spiral could be caused by an asteroid or comet.
  • Others reference a potential connection to a Russian missile test, specifically mentioning the Bulava missile.
  • A participant notes the appearance of the spiral as a projection, suggesting it was significant in size.
  • Links to external articles are provided to support various claims and hypotheses.

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Participants present multiple competing views regarding the cause of the spiral, with no consensus reached on a definitive explanation.

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Limitations include the reliance on external sources for claims, and the discussion does not resolve the nature of the spiral or the validity of the proposed explanations.

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Could be an asteroid or comet - the spiral thing is pretty cool.

 
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hamster143 said:

If it wasn't the Russian missile test it also appeared to be a projection from right to upper left-centre. Although, it was a fair size even for a projection.
 
I think this is what you saw :smile:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8405481.stm"
 
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