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Trans-en-Provence Physical Trace Case

DATE8 Jan 1981
LOCAL TIME5:00 PM
LOCATIONTrans-en-Provence, France
COORDINATES46.19°N, 2.16°E

Farmer Renato Nicolai observed a 2.5-meter saucer land briefly on his property. France's GEPAN conducted a two-year investigation finding the ground compressed by 4-5 tons and heated to 300-600 degrees. Nearby plant chlorophyll was 30-50% below normal. Classified as unexplained.

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