Emerald Fireball Sparks Over Mayon Volcano Amid Philippine Eruption

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Emerald Fireball Sparks Over Mayon Volcano Amid Philippine Eruption
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A rare bright-green fireball meteor illuminated the Philippine night sky as Mount Mayon erupted, with two livestreams capturing a brief emerald streak above the volcano. Scientists later confirmed the meteor disintegrated in the atmosphere and did not strike the slopes, though such events can produce meteorites. The sight highlighted the dramatic coincidence of space rocks and volcanic activity, without posing a reported threat to nearby areas.

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