Green fireball streaks over Mayon eruption, likely burned up in atmosphere
A green fireball lit up the sky during Mount Mayon’s eruption in the Philippines, but scientists concluded it probably burned up in Earth’s atmosphere rather than striking the ground or the volcano. Energy estimates were around 6.8 million kilograms of gunpowder, and the event was captured on livestreams and cameras. The lava flow continued beneath as researchers stressed that such space rocks are typically slowed or disintegrated by the atmosphere, with roughly 25 million meteors expected to be handled by it daily. It’s a rare, dramatic glimpse into the volatility of our planet.
