Meteuguri

Meteuguri is a term that appears mainly in speculative and fictional contexts rather than as a recognized term in official meteorology or astronomy. In those usages, meteuguri refers to a proposed or imagined atmospheric phenomenon linked to meteor activity, described as a transient, luminous disturbance in the upper atmosphere that occurs during or shortly after meteor streams. Because it is not part of standard scientific nomenclature, definitions and details vary between sources.

Etymology and usage

The word meteuguri does not have a single authoritative etymology. It seems to be a contemporary neologism, potentially blending elements from terms such as meteor and various language-based suffixes. As a result, there is no universally agreed-upon meaning or formal definition, and different writers may describe different aspects of the phenomenon under the same label.

Reported characteristics

Accounts in non-scientific literature describe meteuguri as short-lived, luminous columns or plumes in the upper atmosphere, sometimes emanating from or near meteor trails. Descriptions of color, structure, and duration diverge, with most sources agreeing only that the phenomenon is brief and poorly documented. Because there is no standardized observation protocol or peer-reviewed evidence, claims about meteuguri remain speculative and largely anecdotal.

Scientific status

Meteuguri is not recognized as a distinct phenomenon by major meteorological or astronomical organizations. In scholarly contexts, the term is generally treated as a fictional or hypothetical construct unless future empirical research establishes a clear, verifiable basis for its existence and characteristics.

See also

Transient luminous events, sprites and elves, upper-atmosphere phenomena, meteor showers. Further discussions often arise in science fiction and worldbuilding discussions where speculative atmospheric phenomena are explored.