When Mindy, Guy Raz, and the crew head out for a peaceful camping trip in the South Carolina wilderness, they expect campfires, marshmallows, and maybe a few spooky stories. But when a mysterious glowing orb appears floating in the darkness, everyone starts wondering: Is it a... ghost?! In this episode about earthquake lights, geology, and the surprising science beneath our feet, the crew sets off on a nighttime adventure to uncover the truth behind one of nature’s most mysterious glowing phenomena!Listen and discover how rare “earthquake lights” may form when tiny movements in the Earth cause rocks containing minerals like iron and magnesium to generate electrical charges that can make the air glow! Along the way, the Wow crew learns that sometimes the scariest-looking mysteries have a spectacular scientific explanation.Get ready for a spooky, science-filled camping adventure packed with glowing mysteries, hilarious chaos, questionable campfire snacks, and a whole lot of WOW! From haunted railroad stories to mysterious lights and a very unexpected bear encounter, Mindy and Guy discover that sometimes the real magic isn’t a ghost story... it’s the science hiding beneath our feet! This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of earthquake lights, geology, and the electrifying science of our planet, brought to life with humor, curiosity, and a whole lot of WOW!✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! Plus, Grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!This episode of Wow in the World is a perfect blend of spooky storytelling, comedy, and earth science, inviting kids and families to venture into the wilderness, investigate a mysterious glowing light– all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.Originally aired 6/9/25.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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