On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:16:38 -0700, Docrodile wrote:

18.07.2007 07:50

Norwegian UFO-mystery solved?
Norwegian scientists now believe they are nearing a solution to the
Hessdalen UFO-mystery which has puzzled experts for more than 25 years.


The so-called Hessdalen lights have been seen ever since the 1940's and
have since 1984 been monitored by volunteers.
Hessdalen is a small valley in the central part of Norway. At the end
of
1981 through 1984, residents of the Valley became concerned and alarmed
about strange, unexplained lights that appeared at many locations
throughout the Valley. Hundreds of lights were observed. At the peak of
activity there were about 20 reports a week.

Project Hessdalen was established in the summer of 1983. A field
investigation was carried out between 21st of January and 26th of
February
1984. Fifty-three light observations were made during the field
investigation.

An automatic measurement station was put up in Hessdalen in August
1998.

According to the scientists, it is now clear that the phenomen is not
UFO-related, but are luminous balls containing some form of energy.

- We have pictures which show the optical spectre, and can therefore
determine which elements they are made of, says researcher Erling
Strand
of the Oestfold College.

However, he says much work remains before he is ready to give the final
answer.

(NRK)

http://www.norwaypost.no/cgi-bin/norwaypost/imaker?id=91261

Sounds and looks like it could be ball lightning.

Woods