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Title: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: Donna on 10-Dec-09, 07:32:12 AM The Norwegian Metrological Institute has received hundreds of phonecalls from confused observers but so far has been unable to identify its origin.
Some experts have speculated that the phenomenon might have been caused by a Russian rocket launch. However, the Russian embassy insists such claims are completely unfounded. Neither meteorologists, astronomers, or the Armed Forces have offered a solution to the matter. The light was captured by amateur photographer Jan Petter Jorgensen while he was on his way to work at a salmon factory. "The light appeared for 2-3 minutes. I could not believe my eyes, and got the shivers and was quite shaken by it", Mr Jorgensen said. Morten Kristiansen, who saw the light phenomena from Sortland in northern Norway, added: " A large ring appeared, and then spread out, sending a green beam down to earth, "says :o Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: valhalla on 10-Dec-09, 07:47:43 AM From the Olafsen: The Norwegians strike again (remember my not for public joke, Donna?) :hysterical:
Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: MAK on 10-Dec-09, 08:12:50 AM Far out! :happy:
Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: gayle on 10-Dec-09, 11:51:37 AM It has been established that the "phenomenon" was, in fact, a Russian rocket test.
Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: valhalla on 10-Dec-09, 02:48:19 PM It has been established that the "phenomenon" was, in fact, a Russian rocket test. I'm sticking with the Norwegians! :2funny: Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: Paul Hamilton on 11-Dec-09, 06:52:32 PM Maybe Sven, Ole, and Lena have decided to spend the holidays with relatives in the old country.
Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: valhalla on 12-Dec-09, 04:58:57 AM Maybe Sven, Ole, and Lena have decided to spend the holidays with relatives in the old country. Oh, am I chuckling! :rofl: THAT is an old Olafsen Family joke. :2funny: Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: Tokira on 13-Dec-09, 08:34:22 AM It has been established that the "phenomenon" was, in fact, a Russian rocket test. Or Swamp Gas. Or maybe a Weather Balloon... :devil: Carol WV Title: Re: Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery Post by: Bird Crazy on 13-Dec-09, 10:37:17 AM It has been established that the "phenomenon" was, in fact, a Russian rocket test. Or Swamp Gas. Or maybe a Weather Balloon... :devil: Carol WV I just wonder what was actually in the rocket to make it do that? Strange :confused: |