30 Mins Before the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake in China

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Bizarre China Clouds Earthquakes Glowing Luminous Phenomenon Sichuan 四川 地震雲 大地震 天水 彩雲 汶川 甘肅
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Bizarre colorful (luminous/glowing) cloud phenomenon in the sky was observed about 30 mins before the May 12, 2008 Sichuan earthquake took place. This was recorded in Tianshui, Gansu province ~450km northeast of epicenter, by someone using a cell phone.
source: http://news.qq.com/a/20080513/004283.htm

See similar cloud formation captured 20 minutes later in a different city, ~200km east of this location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzVamNQzfYA

A map of the locations with sightings of very similar phenomenon.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2453/ecjm1.jpg

More photos taken, reported 1 hr before the quake.:
http://shenyun.epochtimes.com/b5/8/5/14/n2116538.htm

These clouds seemed to be glowing or somewhat luminous and seemed to resemble some characteristics of the Auroras. I am not sure exactly what they were or whether they indeed had anything to do with the quake. I am no expert anyways. See if any scientists are willing to give a full explanation.

If such phenomenon can be proved for its connection with earthquake occurrences, maybe they could be used as warning signs and would be life saving. If not, just learn these clouds as yet another rare atmospheric phenomenon and no need to panic when seeing them.

After all, this might well be just a rare atmospheric phenomenon occurred by coincidence. Though, just wondering if there's any possibility the formation of such rare clouds be catalyzed by any event??

I guess some of you might find the following articles interesting.
http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/print/2367
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121124372394605609.html
http://environment.newscientist.com/article/mg19826514.600-curious-clou
For Chinese readers: (about the poem that predicting the quake)
四川強震／李白「壓箱詩」預言？　純屬網路謠言！
http://www.nownews.com/2008/05/21/162-2278152.htm

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30 Mins Before the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake in China

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  • i dont care..i ...

    i dont care..i would fuck both of them

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  • aint he retared in ...

    aint he retared in smackdown whrere he sticks his tungue out

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  • my dogs like that ...

    my dogs like that but my dogs 11 weeks old black and tan and german shepars/sharpay

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    my dogs like that but my dogs 11 weeks old black and tan and german shepars/sharpay

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  • Thank you so much ...

    Thank you so much for all the nice comments! He really is an exceptional german shepard, if I may say so myself :)

    Based in Mexico City, the garage door was once accidentally left wide open all day. When I arrived home late in the evening, he was there, guarding the territory. My beautiful and loyal protector must have kept the burglars and other strangers at bay!

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  • aww how cute and ...

    aww how cute and its a male dog too hes like a daddy =3

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  • Now THIS is what ...

    Now THIS is what you call a well-raised, cared for, sweet, loving, gentle, protector! I have owned several myself; same nature - no other dog measures up IMO! There are GSDs that do not behave (regal looking can be a royal pain), but it's all in socialization with kids/animals as this owner wisely did, being in control and tons of love and trust.

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  • Awesome male u have ...

    Awesome male u have there... very well natured.

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  • really good looking ...

    really good looking black and tan, where are you from? I'm looking for a good german shepard, i had one since i was five and she passed away end of summer last year at 15

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  • good doggy

    good doggy

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  • i wuff german sheps

    i wuff german sheps

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  • very good looking ...

    very good looking dog

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  • Heh, when I got a ...

    Heh, when I got a new puppy, my other dog was so mean to him for a bit. I guess it was to establish dominance.

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  • very good perfect ...

    very good perfect german shepard

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  • ohh i have 2 german ...

    ohh i have 2 german shepards and there as sweet as can be!!
    i also live in ireland!!
    and i wudent even dream of puttin a muzzel on either of my babies:)

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  • nice coats

    nice coats

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  • at first glance i ...

    at first glance i thought the dog was a horse haha.

    naww theyre cute. :]

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  • have to be the most ...

    have to be the most luvable dogs in the world, i have a 2 year old german shepherd and his name is "BEAR", he is one of the family, i live in ireland i would never muzzle him, f**k the law

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  • I hade one once and ...

    I hade one once and they really are amazing.i was only five and really short so i would go into her doghouse with her.lol. but she died because of a hip diease.:(

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  • I love those dogs, ...

    I love those dogs, and the puppies are so cute!!!

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  • wow the adults ...

    wow the adults impressive. and as usual the pup is beautifull. have 2 myself and think its great. mine arent so gentle with my mates pup. nussled her and hurt her because of the muzzle. sorry guys its the law in ireland. it sucks.

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  • wow, not many male ...

    wow, not many male dogs, especially if that was the stud, would put up wit a puppy, that must be one really wqell tempered dog, love it :D

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  • i have 1 his name ...

    i have 1 his name is MAC

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    i want one but i dont have a big backyard

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  • Aww CUTE!! We ...

    Aww CUTE!! We have german shepards - they are amazing - loyal - protective - sociable- luving... Got one ov mine layed at my feet now have her tummy rubbed X

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    Noticed that this is a male adult. Ours was not good with puppies at all - avoided them, but harmless otherwise. We have 4 GSD and they all have such different personalities. All are loving, protective and loyal though. Would have no other.

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