A weather-mapping system captured a large wave anomaly between Antarctica and southern Africa for the second time in a month, sparking online speculation. The anomaly was explained as a data error by Ventusky, the company running the meteorological app. Despite explanations, internet sleuths continue to speculate on the anomaly, with some suggesting it could be related to energy pulses or UFO activity.
Key Points
Ventusky's meteorological app captured a wave anomaly between Antarctica and southern Africa for the second time
Speculation from internet sleuths ranged from aliens to energy pulses
Ventusky attributed the anomaly to a model error and data misinterpretation
Despite explanations, conspiracy theories continued to circulate
Pros
Provides insight into how weather anomalies can spark online speculation and conspiracy theories
Highlights the importance of accurate data interpretation in meteorology
Cons
Sparks unnecessary conspiracy theories and misinformation