Posted on 08/05/2025 1:06:44 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A startling phenomenon has occurred in the Sea of Galilee, Israel, where patches of its surface have turned blood-red, sparking widespread concern and comparisons to a biblical plague. While the striking red hue has prompted widespread discussion, authorities have quickly offered a scientific explanation, reassuring the public that the waters remain safe.
According to the Israeli Ministry of Health and the Water Ministry, the coloration is the result of a massive overgrowth of a green algae species known as Botryococcus braunii.
This algae, which has multiplied in recent years, produces a natural pigment that intensifies and turns red when exposed to strong sunlight. The ministry confirmed that this pigment is non-toxic, and professional tests have shown that the waters are safe for swimming and recreational use. No allergic reactions have been reported.
The Biblical parallels to the Red Nile River
The visual parallel to the biblical plagues of Pharaoh has been hard to ignore. The first of the ten plagues, detailed in the Book of Exodus, describes how God turned the waters of the Nile River into blood and making the water undrinkable. The dramatic imagery of the sea of Galilee turning red, especially in a location of such spiritual significance, naturally evokes parallels to the biblical story.
The Sea of Galilee’s red patches are relatively common
The Sea of Galilee’s red patches are a recurring natural phenomenon, though this year’s bloom has been particularly noteworthy. The Water Authority continues to monitor and track the water quality and the ecosystem in the Sea of Galilee, Israel‘s national lake, on an ongoing basis to ensure all uses of the lake are sustainable.
The scientific explanation has largely eased the public’s concern; however, the visual spectacle at a site of such profound historical and spiritual importance has sparked deeper conversation and reflection.
The region’s unique geography and climate have produced other dramatic events, such as the high salinity of the Dead Sea, which draws additional comparisons to the biblical destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
It’s the end of the world as we know it - and I feel fine
We have green algae blooms that are, well green.
(reassuring the public that the waters remain safe)
safe AND effective?
The pilot and the copilot are fine; just fine.
(such as the high salinity of the Dead Sea, which draws additional comparisons to the biblical destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.)
Well at least that kind of tomfoolery doesn’t happen anymore. Whew!
Roll Tide.....Galilee edition!
:-)
Food for thought, next up is Wormwood...
Yul Brynner as Pharoah, reading the morning news clay tablets:
It’s just a bacterial bloom, see? What’s the big deal?
Most likely an algae bloom, but the End Is Near contingent will be all over this like stink on a June Bug.
In a geological time frame the end is near.
I think in ancient times, people knew the difference between blood and algae. Current scientists are so arrogant.
Foreword by H.E. Pennypacker?
The End -geological or otherwise—is always nearer than it has been in the past, algae blooms, earthquakes, volcanoes, and Middle East kerfuffles notwithstanding.
Where is that?
Red Tide
Yep, you read between the lines... :)
3I/ATLAS very well could be Wormwood...
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