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Maule Lagoon Earthquake UFO
During Chile's devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in February 2010, teachers near Maule Lagoon reported a craft emerging from the water and rising into the sky. The sighting occurred amid the chaos of one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded.
2010
Maule Region, Chile
5+ witnesses
A UFO emerged from a lagoon during a massive earthquake.
The Earthquake
February 27, 2010:
- 8.8 magnitude
- One of strongest recorded
- Devastating damage
- Tsunami triggered
- National emergency
The Sighting
What happened:
- Near Maule Lagoon
- During earthquake
- Craft rose from water
- Ascended into sky
- Teachers witnessed
The Witnesses
Who saw it:
- Local teachers
- Outdoor during quake
- Multiple observers
- Consistent accounts
- Traumatic circumstances
The Object
Description:
- Emerged from water
- Luminous appearance
- Rose vertically
- Departed quickly
- USO characteristics
Earthquake Lights
Context:
- Known phenomenon
- Tectonic activity
- Light emissions
- Scientific explanation?
- Or separate event?
Chile’s UFO Activity
Pattern:
- CEFAA investigations
- Multiple cases
- Official interest
- Scientific approach
- Ongoing research