Any idea what caused this ? by AURaptor

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Any idea what caused this ?

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UPDATED: Saturday, March 10, 2012 07:31
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Saturday, March 10, 2012 2:40 AM

America loves a winner!

Just days away from the mysterious "Phoenix Lights" 15th anniversary, a local FOX TV affiliate cut to a live traffic report web cam just as a bright flash of light exploded on the screen. What was it?

Despite being witnessed by everyone watching the live report, Phoenix officials haven't been able to identify what caused the blast. An explosion that big should have been reported and heavy damage would be expected. How is that possible?

http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981174910

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:04 AM

M52NICKERSON

DALEK!

It looks like it might have been a very distant lighting strike.

I do not fear God, I fear the ignorance of man.

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:18 AM

WHOZIT

A transformer on a telephone poll likely blew up.

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:26 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

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Originally posted by whozit:
A transformer on a telephone poll likely blew up.

That's what I thought too. The 'blast' appears to originate from ground level, and expand outwards. Just like a transformer blowing. But the local power company says it wasn't one of theirs. It's not some sort of freaky glare, as you can see the buildings in the distance being back lit, so the source is clearly off in the distance.

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:38 AM

WHOZIT

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Originally posted by AURaptor:
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Originally posted by whozit:
A transformer on a telephone poll likely blew up.

That's what I thought too. The 'blast' appears to originate from ground level, and expand outwards. Just like a transformer blowing. But the local power company says it wasn't one of theirs. It's not some sort of freaky glare, as you can see the buildings in the distance being back lit, so the source is clearly off in the distance.

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

Then it must be a really really big ghost....boo

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:51 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

And the weather wasn't a factor, as the skies were clear at the time. I do love how some try to tie in the connection of the 15th anniversary of the strange lights in the sky, but on its own, it's still a mystery.

My guess is that there's a terrestrial , mundane explanation, but still....

And the timing of the event does seem a bit curious, imo. I mean, the few seconds the news report goes to that particular live traffic cam, this flash appears , and right in the middle of the frame? That'd be hard to sync up, but not impossible, if someone were pulling a gag.

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 5:58 AM

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT

"The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus."

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 6:07 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

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Originally posted by NewOldBrownCoat:
"The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus."

makes sense to me.

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 6:09 AM

WHOZIT

Quote:
Originally posted by NewOldBrownCoat:
"The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus."

Swamp Gas? In Phoenix?

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 6:37 AM

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT

Quote:
Originally posted by whozit:
Quote:
Originally posted by NewOldBrownCoat:
"The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus."

Swamp Gas? In Phoenix?

The correct response is:

"That weak-ass story's the best you can come up with?"

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 6:41 AM

WHOZIT

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Originally posted by NewOldBrownCoat:
Quote:
Originally posted by whozit:
Quote:
Originally posted by NewOldBrownCoat:
"The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus."

Swamp Gas? In Phoenix?

The correct response is:

"That weak-ass story's the best you can come up with?"

I'm going to stick to my really really big ghost theory then.

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 6:47 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

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Originally posted by whozit:

I'm going to stick to my really really big ghost theory then.

That's the dumbest thing ever.

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:20 AM

WHOZIT

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Originally posted by AURaptor:
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Originally posted by whozit:

I'm going to stick to my really really big ghost theory then.

That's the dumbest thing ever

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

Coming from the guy who thinks "Alf" just arived from Melmac?

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:31 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

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Originally posted by whozit:
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
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Originally posted by whozit:

I'm going to stick to my really really big ghost theory then.

That's the dumbest thing ever

Coming from the guy who thinks "Alf" just arived from Melmac?

" Ha! Willie! Give me a beer! "

" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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