Strange cloud formation over Alaska sparks wild conspiracy theories

A strange cloud formation over Alaska has sparked wild conspiracy theories about what could have formed it.

A weird cloud has sparked wild conspiracy theories on social media after it was spotted near Lazy Mountain, Alaska, on Thursday.

A meteor, Russian missile, plane crash and UFO were among the explanations for a ghoulish towering sliver of a cloud with finger-like trails, NY Post reports.

“Not sure what but it looked cool,” Heather Isackson wrote on Facebook.

Alaska State Troopers were sent near Lazy Mountain after footage showed an unusual cloud.

A rescue team sent to search for a crash on Lazy Mountain found nothing suspicious, Alaska State Troopers reported.

“Further investigation revealed that a large commercial jet was flying in that area around the time that the photos and video were taken. The aircraft was contacted and reported normal flight operations on its way to JFK airport in New York,” Alaska State Troopers wrote on Facebook.

Conspiracy theories about the cloud ranged from aliens to missiles.

Alaska state troopers were sent to investigate the cloud.

The unusual cloud may have been caused by a contrail.

“Troopers believe that the photos and videos showed a contrail from the commercial jet combined with the rising sun which together caused the unique atmospheric sight. We greatly appreciate the numerous Alaskans that reported the suspicious sight this morning to law enforcement.”

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