Footage of the falling green meteor in Turkey
(Video: Social media)
A bright green meteor was witnessed "falling from the skies" in various regions of Turkey on Saturday, as the Turkish Space Agency confirmed that it was indeed a meteor.
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Numerous videos from Turkey and even Syria were shared on social media, capturing the green light streaking across the sky. In one video recorded in the city of Diyarbakır, the meteor was documented against the backdrop of women celebrating at a wedding.
The Turkish Space Agency added that many residents across different areas of Turkey observed the meteor, including Istanbul and the Antalya region. A video claiming to be from Syria was also shared, showing the green meteor.
In an interview with Hurriyet, a senior official from the Turkish Space Agency explained that "meteors break apart into many molecules upon entering Earth's atmosphere." This is the reason the meteor appeared green, he said.
In the past, researchers have explained that some meteors, which enter the atmosphere at high speeds, release a significant amount of nickel and iron at high temperatures, causing them to emit a green light.