Red Rain in Kerala
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This phenomenon was first recorded in Kerala State, India. It is fair to say that Kerala became a record holder for the number of bloody-colored rainfalls. In 2001, red rain occurred there in many places almost daily from July 25 to September 23. The latest episodes were in June 2012 and from November 15 to December 27, 2012, in the eastern and north-central provinces of Sri Lanka. Crimson-red streams stained people’s clothes and scorched foliage. The rains were local: just a few meters away from the bloody rain, ordinary rain could be falling, and precipitation usually lasted no more than 20 minutes. In 2001, more than 120 colored downpours were registered, including yellow, green, and black ones. [IMG_1] Kottayam district in Kerala, which experienced the most intense red precipitation [5]. According to eyewitnesses, before the first red rain there was a strong peal of thunder and a bright flash of light; later, this was linked to a meteorite fall on July 25, 2001, after which the “red” rains began. A study commissioned by the Government of India concluded that the rains were colored in the air by spores of prolific green algae of the genus Trentepohlia. A study published in February 2015 identified the exact species as Trentepohlia annulata. Field verification showed abundant such lichens in the region. After precipitation, almost all trees, stones, and even lamp posts were found to be covered with Trentepohlia, in quantities estimated as sufficient to generate the amount of spores found in rainwater. After detailed analysis, researchers concluded that heavy rainfall over several weeks in Kerala could have triggered widespread lichen growth, releasing large numbers of spores into the atmosphere. [IMG_2] Trentepohlia algal cells are arranged sequentially, forming filaments [1]. Although the reason for the rain color was determined, answering all questions remained difficult, because no one could fully explain how spores entered the atmosphere and became incorporated into clouds. At present, there are many hypotheses for the origin of bloody rains; some are rather speculative. The most substantiated explanation is atmospheric transport and concentration of biological particles (including algal or lichen spores) with subsequent local precipitation. [IMG_3] [IMG_4]
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The article discusses the phenomenon of red rain in India, exploring various hypotheses about its origin, including a potential extraterrestrial source, and referencing scientific studies and news reports.