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The photo shows a purple cloud over the town of Pozo Almonte, Chile, an undated photo. The substance would be composed of iodine vapour and would have originated from a pump failure, triggering an environmental emergency. (@JeannetteQuim/CEN)
Bright Violet Cloud Hangs Eerily Over Chilean Town
Officials in Chile are investigating the appearance of a mysterious purple cloud that hung eerily over a town. Photos show the bright purple cloud hovering low over Pozo Almonte, northern…