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What is 'Earthquake Light' and why was it spotted in Delhi? 

Twitter user Ashutosh Pathak has shared a video of ‘Earthquake Lights’ which he claims were seen yesterday when tremors were felt in Delhi. For those who don’t know, as per the United States Geological Survey, ‘Earthquake Lights’ may be observed in the form of glow-in-the-sky or balls of light. It can also be in the form of sheet lighting or streamers. Scientists don’t fully understand the cause of this phenomenon. “EQL seen in Delhi during #earthquake," read the caption.