A mysterious wave anomaly captured by a weather-mapping system has sparked a global mystery, with some speculating about the existence of aliens. The anomaly, which appeared as a giant cluster of waves over 80 feet high and spanning 2,000 miles off the coast of Africa, led to various theories and jokes circulating online.

Some internet sleuths suggested that the formation could only have been created by something moving under the surface of the sea, dubbing it an ‘unidentified submersible object’—the ocean equivalent of a UFO. The incident, which occurred on April 10 and lasted about 24 hours before vanishing, prompted widespread speculation about its origin.

However, it has been revealed that the anomaly was not evidence of extraterrestrial activity but rather a result of a ‘model error.’ The wave anomaly was picked up by Ventusky, a meteorological app that provides real-time data on weather patterns, winds, and waves. The company behind the app, InMeteo, clarified that the visualization of the anomaly was a result of their new system for displaying waves, which led to the misinterpretation of the data.

Despite the wave anomaly being larger than Texas and sparking a frenzy of speculation online, it ultimately serves as a reminder of the potential fallibility of data interpretation. While some had entertained the idea of a giant sea creature or a submerged alien craft, it appears that the anomaly was a product of technological error rather than an otherworldly phenomenon.

The graphic depicting the unusual sea activity near the coast of Africa has gained significant attention on social media, with numerous users debating the nature of the anomaly. However, it has now been clarified that the anomaly was not indicative of any extraordinary event, but rather a result of a misinterpretation of weather data.