A strange and unprecedented environmental phenomenon has occurred in the village of Tinkarf, near the city of Azilal in central Morocco. This incident has resulted in ground fissures and smoke rising from the earth, raising concerns among Moroccans in recent days. Social media in Morocco has been buzzing with images and videos documenting dense white smoke emerging unusually from the ground, causing fear among the local population.
One activist stated, "Isn't drought and wildfires that are scorching everything enough? The authorities must intervene before disasters occur," while another wrote, "Last year, the earthquake caused a humanitarian disaster in neighboring areas, and now there are fears of a tsunami and volcano."
Rumors and speculations have spread among digital platform users, linking the phenomenon to dormant volcanic activity or "metallic melting," while others suggested it is related to agricultural practices harming the environment.
This alarming phenomenon has left residents bewildered, especially since these areas are designated for grazing livestock and sheep, which are a source of livelihood for the local community. Immediately after the news spread, the relevant authorities and the Water and Forests Administration arrived at the scene, and an investigation was launched to determine the causes of such biological occurrences.
