A volcano erupted creating an illusion of what resembled a ‘fire dragon’.
After being shared online, the video quickly went viral attracting almost four million views.
In the clip, fiery orange smoke can be seen rippling from the top of the volcano in a pattern that looks like a dragon.
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Underneath the afterglow of the sunset, the smoke appears to rise while retaining the same shape.
Mount Fuji, which is the highest peak in Japan, is often the site of breathtaking natural phenomena.
Many regard the volcano as a ‘holy mountain’, with its latest eruption catching the attention of viewers.
The video was filmed last Wednesday (November 27) evening.
Social media felt that the video simply reflected the endless power held by Mother Nature.
People were quick to comment on the scene, and some even shared photos showing other angles from Mount Fuji.
One photo was a weather satellite image that even showed a ‘wriggling dragon’.
Another picture shows another shape that has formed in the sky, which also looks exactly like a dragon.
Usually, smoke from a volcano may be a dark grey shade in colour, however, it can sometimes appear orange due to light scattering on tiny sulfate aerosols.
The smoke is a mix of water vapour, carbon dioxide, sulfur gases, and ash.
Locals were completely amazed by it, as reported by What’s The Jam.
“There was a Red Dragon,” said one.
Another added: “This is amazing.
“It shows up so clearly.
“Dragon God, please make this world a better place soon. I beg of you.”
A third said: “Great footage, thank you.
“I was moved.”
“That’s why it’s called a ‘sacred mountain’,” added a fourth.
Someone else commented: “It looks like a dragon rising.”
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