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CLASSIC: What exactly are "Ghost Lights"?

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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The Northern Lights and Methane

Methane and phosphines are flammable gases that can burst into spontaneous flame. Mixed with methane, these gases would be the explanation for Willow the Wisp at least according to the Volta. "It's pretty interesting that we accepted this visual oddity, but we don't really know what causes it"

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