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Stress-activated charge from rock (piezoelectric or positive-hole currents) ionises the air.

Stress-activated charge from rock (piezoelectric or positive-hole currents) ionises the air.

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Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Lights correlate with local seismic activity.

What would rule it out

  • No seismicity strong enough in the valley.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Stress-activated charge from rock (piezoelectric or positive-hole currents) ionises the air. [Answer ANS0D0NDX0C1KJC]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D0NDX0C1KJC
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