A weather monitoring software, Ventusky, displayed an anomaly in the African weather system, one that resembled the size of Texas and produced waves as high as 80 feet.
Ventusky, a global weather and meteorological data service, suddenly displayed a cluster of waves that towered over 80 feet and covered a distance broader than Texas. This bizarre phenomenon was seen moving from Antarctica towards the African coast for roughly 24 hours before disappearing.
The abnormality caused a stir among netizens. A video of the weather pattern, posted by user @528vibes, amassed over 748,000 views. The video caption read, “An anomaly moving underwater – the size of Texas.” The video was later shared on YouTube by MrMBB333, further escalating the intrigue.
As expected, the internet was rife with speculation. Some proposed it was an enormous underwater sea creature, while others imagined a submerged spaceship. One user humorously suggested, “Everyone knows Godzilla comes from the sea,” while another asked, “Ok, who released the Kraken?”
However, some observers proposed a more plausible explanation — a software glitch. They argued that the anomaly had moved over a significant shipping channel, yet there were no reports of enormous waves in the area from seafarers.
Ventusky took note of the buzz and promptly responded. The company dismissed the conspiracy theories, attributing the unusual image to a model error. They assured users that their provider, the German Meteorological Institute, had rectified the issue.
“Despite numerous reports of UFOs or Atlanteans launching from the ocean, yesterday’s image of giant waves near Africa was due to a model error,” the company wrote.
Despite the company’s clarification, many remained skeptical. Ventusky continued to receive questions and theories, forcing them to further prove their point.
“A significant number of people still do not believe that the giant waves off Africa were just an error and prefer UFO theories,” Ventusky wrote.
Software like Ventusky has made it possible for anyone to monitor weather patterns across the globe. However, as this incident suggests, technical glitches can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences.
As we continue to advance our meteorological tools and technologies, these kinds of anomalies may become less frequent. Additionally, as we improve our understanding of our planet’s complex weather systems, we may be better equipped to differentiate between actual phenomena and software errors.
Reference: nypost.com
