Flutereignissen

Flutereignissen refers to a rare and usually accidental phenomenon where a tree or a branch seemingly springs to life by breaking and being blown back into its original position, often making it appear as if the tree has bent and swayed in the wind without being damaged. This occasional occurrence arises when strong gusts of wind hit a tree at a certain angle, resulting in one or more branches snapping and forming a temporary yet stable arch.

Occasional observations of this event have been documented throughout history, often noted in uncertain weather conditions that include fast-moving gusts of wind. Furthermore, videos and witness accounts reveal numerous instances where this event has been captured along coastlines and roadside areas during various weather conditions. Such cases show how the breakage and bending of tree branches develop patterns of various shapes and styles, such recurrence is dependent on conditions of wind oscillations.

Scientificly, this behavior can be attributed to various factors including kinetic energy of wind, branch bending and breaking, primarily as a result of significant differences in aerodynamic forces acting on leaves or branches housing an area, engaging engulphing air traps.