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Answer · Marfa lights

A power-line arc

An arc at a downed or faulty power distribution line, lit by the storm.

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Where it stands

Still possibleOne piece of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • The utility's records show a fault, outage or repair near the location that night.
  • The light's position lies on the distribution line.

What would rule it out

  • Utility records showing no fault on any line near the location that night.

Evidence 1 for · 1 against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). A power-line arc [Answer ANS0DCKMRK7NP3H]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0DCKMRK7NP3H
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