A Black Ring Forms in the Sky
"Similar to the Formation of a Mushroom Cloud"
An unusual phenomenon in the form of a massive black ring was observed in the skies over Kansas, USA.
According to Fox Weather on May 7 (local time), Frankie Camren, a resident of Bonner Springs, Kansas, witnessed a large black ring forming in the sky while riding his motorcycle on May 5 and recorded the scene. The black ring floating in the sky was initially thick and distinct, but gradually became thinner.
A peculiar sight unfolded in a small town in Kansas, USA, where an enormous unknown black ring floated in the sky. Photo by Camren
In an interview with the media, Camren said, "In nearly 50 years of living here, I've never witnessed anything like this," adding, "As soon as I saw it, I stopped my motorcycle and immediately started filming." In the video, Camren says, "I didn't use any application (app). Can someone tell me what this is?"
He suspected that it might be debris from an explosion, but added that he did not hear any sound at the time. Another citizen in the video said that at first, they mistook the ring for a flock of birds. The video spread rapidly after Camren posted it on Facebook.
A massive black ring-shaped unusual phenomenon was observed in the skies over Kansas, USA. Fox Weather
Fox Weather analyzed the phenomenon, stating, "Rare smoke rings are most likely caused by some type of explosion." Meteorological experts explained, "Rapidly rising thermal currents push smoke upward, trapping it in a ring shape." They also noted that the formation of the ring is similar to the process of a mushroom cloud. A mushroom cloud occurs when rising air moves faster than the surrounding air, trapping smoke in a ring shape.
A similar phenomenon was observed in Seattle in March. At that time, Seattle residents also reported seeing a black ring in the sky. A Fox Weather meteorologist reported directly witnessing the formation of such a ring in the sky near Lumen Field while attending a Seattle Mariners game. According to confirmation from the National Weather Service, it was determined to be unrelated to any meteorological phenomenon.
Experts believe that most of these phenomena are related to human activities such as fireworks, industrial facility operations, or power equipment accidents. In particular, transformer explosions are among the common causes and can result from various factors, including electrical faults, lightning strikes, or lack of maintenance.
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