A mysterious light emerging from the seabed has intrigued workers on an oil platform in the Campos Basin, located between Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. The phenomenon, captured on video, went viral on social media and sparked countless speculations and theories.
The video, filmed by one of the workers, shows an intense glow in the water as they discuss its possible origins, reports perrenguematogrosso.com.
“The sun has set on the other side,” says one worker, emphasizing that there should be no light in that area. The scene has sparked heated debates online, with many trying to explain the incident.
Several theories have appeared on social media. Some people suggested that the light could have come from a submarine, a plausible hypothesis given the submarine operations in the region. Other netizens joked about the situation, with comments like “electric fish encounter” and “Bikini bottom party.”
The Campos Basin is one of Brazil’s most important oil exploration regions, responsible for approximately 30% of the country’s oil production and 14% of its natural gas.
Located on the north coast of Rio de Janeiro, extending to southern Espírito Santo, the basin contains more than 40 discovered oil fields, including gigantic fields such as Marlim and Roncador.
The mysterious light could have several causes, from bioluminescent phenomena in the sea to human activities. In oil exploration areas, the presence of submarines and other underwater operations that can generate intense light is common.
However, without detailed analysis and official investigation, the true cause of the light remains unknown.
