Paris, France · 2009-09-09 · from the GEIPAN archive
This case, which is not very strange, presents characteristics of Thai lanterns: orange color, fire-like appearance, initial movement according to the NE wind (19 to 50 km/h). The observation file is very brief and does not mention the precise location or the observation directions. The erratic movement observed could possibly be explained by wind gusts, without being able to justify them. This file is classified "C": lack of information to conclude: incomplete file, inability to model wind gusts in the city.
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