Mysterious ‘god’ cloud and lightning appear over Chilean volcano

A MYSTERIOUS ‘god’ figure has appeared over a volcano in Chile after it erupted for the first time in over 40 years.

The cloud formed following the eruption of a volcano at Calbuco, Chile. Photo supplied

A MYSTERIOUS “god like” person has appeared in a cloud following the Calbuco volcano eruption in Chile.

The photo, which shows a cloud that resembles a human-like figure, is believed to be a sign from the gods by locals after the volcano blew for the first time in 40 years.

On Wednesday local time, a state of emergency was declared in the town after the volcano violently erupted, sending ash soaring into the stratosphere. The eruption itself wasn’t anticipated by either the government or scientists.

Chilean volcano god? :) Courtesy of Christian Gracia #Calbuco #volcano #eruption #Chile pic.twitter.com/MrCAhyjJQo

— Eoghan mac Suibhne (@buileshuibhne) April 23, 2015

Above the mysterious cloud, the eruption showed one of the most dazzling light displays the world has ever seen. Huge lightning strikes were caused as the volcano erupted due to particles mixing together in liquid and ice states. These then cause an electrical charge to build up, just like it does in a typical thunderstorm.

Amazing: Volcanic lightning from yesterday's eruption of the Calbuco volcano in Chile. (Martin Bernetti) pic.twitter.com/15QAejCwf9

— Keith Carson (@KeithCarson) April 24, 2015

The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile erupted creating this great display of lightning. The weekend weather on 5EWN pic.twitter.com/K04JNrzXx1

— Dave Dahl (@DDahlkstp) April 23, 2015