The sight of a meteor lighting up the sky is usually described with the word "mesmerizing" or "incredible". Yet, the celestial body that flew over the Turkish city of Izmir at around 2 a.m. local time did not evoke positive feelings. In fact, it prompted a doomsday scare among residents.
People exhausted from wildfires, that continue unabated in Turkey, thought the meteor is a sign of the impending apocalypse.
"Now a meteor fell on Izmir. I guess this is the end", wrote one user.
Another netizen wrote: "WTF is happening to this country?! I wouldn't be surprised if a planet fell on my head".
According to local media, the meteor did not cause any injuries or damage.