Strange phenomena occurred in the Chinese province of Liaoning in China as it rained worms. A video clip of the event went viral as it showed little worms showering the area and splattering all over cars.
The incident was captured in a viral video showing worms falling from the sky and splattering all over parked cars. While the reason behind the event remains a mystery, scientists suggested that it could have been caused by strong winds or whirlpools that lifted the creatures off the ground.
Some viewers of the video claimed that the worms were actually poplar flowers, which resemble the squirmy insects. Scientists suggested that the cause of the event could have been strong winds or whirlpools that lifted the creatures off the ground. ((jamaicaobserver.com)) Other theories claimed that the worms were, in fact, poplar flowers.
Where is Liaoning Province?
Liaoning Province is a small province located in Northeast China, bordered by Hebei Province, Beijing, and Inner Mongolia.
The province is known for its production of electric power from coal-fired thermal plants in cities like Shenyang and Dalian. It is also an important industrial area in China and the home of China’s first aircraft carrier.
Cause of Worms Rain in China
The reason behind the worm rain in Liaoning Province remains unknown. However, scientists suggested that strong winds or whirlpools could have lifted the creatures off the ground. Other theories suggested that the worms were actually poplar flowers that resemble the squirmy insects.
Similar incidents have been recorded in the past, such as the raining of iguanas in Florida during colder temperatures. When temperatures drop, the reptiles become stiff and tumble to the ground, although they are not dead.
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@RajaBar16891293, posted a video on his twitter page and said, “🛑 Citizens of the Chinese 🇨🇳 province of Liaoning were told to find shelter 🏘️ after it looked like it started to rain #Worms‼️”
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While, @bondzii, posted a video on his twitter page and said, China 🇨🇳 pummeled by “rain ☔️ of worms” as residents are asked to carry umbrellas ☂️ and find shelter 👀 Boy unless it involves money 💰i don’t see myself goin’ to that country, they got too damn much goin on 😳”
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What is Worms Rain?
After rain, you might see earthworms crawling on the ground. There are different reasons why they come to the surface. ((spectrumnews1.com)) ((earthwormsoc.org.uk)) One idea is that they think they are in danger from predators like moles, because the sound of the rain hitting the ground is similar to mole vibrations.
Another theory is that the rain makes it easier for worms to move on the surface than in their tunnels underground. Regardless of the reason, rain seems to stimulate earthworms to come above ground. ((reconnectwithnature.org)) In the case of Liaoning Worms Rain, the worms fall from the sky just as natural water rain.
