Jelly Rain Facts In Gorontalo: Here's The Real Clarification Of Residents' Recognition

The fact of jelly rain in Gorontalo (image sciencefocus)

YOGYAKARTA - Indonesia often experiences a unique natural phenomenon that attracts people's attention. One of the events that had caused a stir was the fact of jelly rain in Gorontalo. Initially, residents reported a substance resembling agar that fell from the sky after it rained, so many suspected this was a rare phenomenon. However, the latest clarification reveals different facts.

A video circulating on social media on Sunday (16/2/2025) explains that jelly rain in Leyao Village, Tomilito District, North Gorontalo, is not a natural phenomenon.

In the video, two female villagers provide clarification that the incident actually came from children's toys which turned into jelly when exposed to water.

They apologized for causing a commotion due to the previous video. Initially, residents were surprised to see the substance of jelly emerged after the rain.

However, after further investigation, it was found that children had spread toy powder on the road before it rained. When exposed to water, the powder turns into a plain texture, so it is thought to be a phenomenon of jelly rain.

Incident Chronology

Previously, news about jelly rain in Gorontalo had gone viral on social media. This incident was reported to have occurred on Saturday (15/2/2025) at 20:00 in Leyao Village. In the circulating footage, a resident is seen collecting jelly substance in a bucket and showing the oddity of this phenomenon.

A resident named Ewan (37) also admitted that he saw the incident firsthand. According to him, this is a strange and unprecedented phenomenon. He immediately shared this incident through live broadcasts on social media, which further strengthens the suspicion that jelly rain does occur in the area.

Scientific Explanation from BMKG

Responding to this phenomenon, the BMKG provided a scientific explanation. The Head of the Gorontalo Class I Meteorological Station, Cucu Kusmayancu, stated that phenomena like this can have various causes, both biologically, meteorologically, and due to environmental pollution.

One of the theories put forward is the possibility that small marine animals such as airclers can be carried away by strong winds into the atmosphere and then fall with the rain. This process is known in the world of science as a biological phenomenon of jelly rain. However, to ascertain the exact cause, further research is needed.

Similar Phenomenon In Various Countries

Although in the Gorontalo case it turns out that it is not a natural phenomenon, jelly rain has occurred in several other countries with a more mysterious background. Several examples of similar incidents include:

1. Oakville, Washington (1994): Residents report jelly rain containing mysterious microorganisms.

2. Cumbria, England (2009): After heavy rains, it was found that jelly was found in various locations that could not be scientifically explained.

The fact that the jelly rain in Gorontalo can eventually be explained as a misunderstanding that originated in children's play. Although at first many thought this was a rare natural phenomenon, clarification from local residents and explanation from the BMKG showed that the incident was not something mysterious.

However, similar phenomena that occur in other parts of the world remain the concern of scientists. This shows that nature still has many surprises that need further research. If you find a unique phenomenon around you, it's a good idea to seek clarification first before spreading more information.

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