Days after deadly earthquakes devastated Caracas and La Guaira, the sky over Venezuela turned a shocking blood red — and within minutes, videos of the eerie sunset were spreading across social media, with many calling it apocalyptic.
Locals call this phenomenon "Candilazo," a term used across Venezuela and the Caribbean for exceptionally vivid red sunsets. But given the timing, so close to the earthquakes, many wondered if this was an "earthquake light" or some kind of warning sign.
Scientists say no. In this video, we break down what actually caused the blood-red sky — a combination of Saharan dust that traveled thousands of miles across the Atlantic, low-angle sunlight, and Rayleigh scattering — and why experts say there’s no verified link between this kind of sunset and seismic activity.
🔴 What you’ll learn:
What caused Venezuela’s blood-red sky
Why the timing sparked earthquake fears
The science of Rayleigh scattering and Saharan dust
Why scientists ruled out any connection to the quakes
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