Earth ChangesSt. Elmo’s Fire – Ancient Plasma Phenomenon That Frightened Sailors Posted on July 1, 2025 by Administrator St. Elmo’s Fire is a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon that has been observed by sailors for centuries. This natural occurrence is characterized by a bright blue or violet glow that appears to surround ships during certain weather conditions. The phenomenon was first documented by Pliny the Elder in the 1st century A.D., who described blue flames appearing during thunderstorms.
