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March 30, 2026
Apocalyptic? Australia's Sky Turned Red After Cyclone Narelle
A startling natural phenomenon in Australia has taken social media by storm recently, as the passage of Cyclone Narelle not only left significant damage in the areas hardest hit by strong winds but also striking images that some internet users have described as 'apocalyptic'.
TL;DR
- Australia's sky turned an intense red after Cyclone Narelle passed.
- The phenomenon was visible in northern areas like Denham, Shark Bay, Coral Bay, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalbarri, and Exmouth.
- Exmouth experienced severe damage, including 190km/h winds, power outages, and water supply disruptions.
- Images and videos of the red sky have become viral on social media, causing fear and intrigue.
- Scientists explain the red sky is caused by strong winds lifting iron oxide and dust particles into the atmosphere.
- Humidity and thick clouds contributed to the alteration in sunlight dispersion, creating the reddish hue.
- A similar event occurred in Australia in 2009.