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The 'Ghost' Haunting This South Carolina Town Might Have an Earthly Explanation, Scientist Says

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In a new research article, a seismologist argues that earthquakes are the reason for the mysterious lights associated with a local urban legend in Summerville

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Summerville, a city northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, has its share of ghost stories. A story that has lasted for decades is the story of the Summerville light. In the middle of the night, along a dirt road in the nearby pine forest following abandoned train tracks, people have observed mysterious lights rising and going down and pulsating in a pale blue, green or orange tone. According to the story, along the tracks, a woman expected the…

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Ever since mysterious lights were spotted along an abandoned railroad track, the residents of the small American town of Summerville have been haunted by ghost stories. Now someone thinks they've found a more natural explanation.

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The Post and Courier broke the news in Charleston, United States on Monday, February 3, 2025.
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