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‘Ball Lightning’ Caught on Film After Storm in Canada : ScienceAlert

Last updated: July 11, 2025 4:58 pm
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Canadian Couple Captures Mysterious Lightning Phenomenon on Camera

During a recent lightning storm, Ed and Melinda Pardy from Canada witnessed a rare and puzzling weather event right from their porch. A lightning bolt struck less than a kilometer from their home, leaving behind a brilliant ball of blue light hovering above the ground.

The couple managed to capture a 23-second video of the strange apparition, which they believe might be a glimpse of ball lightning, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists and skywatchers for centuries.

The mysterious globe of bright light, measuring about one to two meters in diameter, lingered above the ground for approximately a minute before disappearing with a ‘pop’ sound, as described by the couple in an interview with Canada’s CTV News.

While there have been numerous eyewitness accounts of ball lightning over the years, scientists have struggled to provide a concrete explanation for this elusive phenomenon. The size, color, and behavior of these light spheres can vary significantly, making it challenging to study and understand their underlying physics.

In recent years, there have been attempts to recreate ball lightning in laboratory settings to shed light on how these orbs of light form and persist. However, real-world observations remain scarce and unpredictable, adding to the mystery surrounding this natural occurrence.

In 2014, scientists in China captured what they claim to be the first video of ball lightning, providing some insights into its composition and origins. Some researchers believe that ball lightning may consist of vaporized soil particles ignited by lightning strikes, while others suggest it could be light trapped within a compressed air sphere.

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Despite the lack of definitive scientific consensus, the Pardy couple’s video has garnered attention from researchers and storm enthusiasts alike. While veteran storm chaser George Kourounis praised the footage as potentially one of the best ball lightning videos he has seen, skeptics have raised doubts about its authenticity.

Some skeptics speculate that the unusual ball of electricity could be a result of a power flash on a high voltage line, although the couple maintains that there were no power lines in close proximity to the sighting. Frank Florian, a senior manager at TELUS World of Science, described the phenomenon as a strange weather event that defies easy explanation.

Whether the Pardy couple indeed captured a rare instance of ball lightning or a different atmospheric occurrence remains uncertain. As the debate continues among experts and enthusiasts, the mysterious video serves as a reminder of the wonders and mysteries of nature that continue to intrigue and perplex us.

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