Field report
The Marfa Lights
Overview
Mysterious, unexplained lights observed near Marfa, Texas, for over a century. Appear as glowing orbs that move, split, and merge.
Investigation
Numerous theories include car headlights, atmospheric reflections, and paranormal explanations. Scientific studies have been inconclusive.
Why it matters
A long-standing unexplained phenomenon in the American Southwest, attracting tourists and researchers alike, and remaining a persistent local mystery.
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