A video showing a glowing red line cutting through the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport has set social media buzzing, with passengers and online users struggling to explain what they are seeing. The clip, shared widely on X, shows what looks like a thin crack in the concrete emitting a red glow from within, spotted as travellers waited near boarding gates.
The sight quickly sparked panic and curiosity online. Some users speculated about a gas line problem beneath the runway, while others joked that it looked like a scene straight out of Stranger Things. A few even went as far as suggesting alien activity or molten lava beneath the airport, questioning why the surface appeared to glow and why no emergency response was visible.
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According to the viral post, the glowing line became noticeable when aircraft were operating nearby. The red colour appeared to shine through a straight line on the concrete, making it look as though heat or something burning was trapped below the surface.
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Despite the dramatic visuals, passengers were not seen evacuating the area, and airport operations appeared to continue as normal.
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As the video spread, comment sections turned into a mix of fear, humour and wild imagination. Some users expressed genuine concern over airport safety, while many treated it as internet entertainment.
One user joked that the “upside down” from Stranger Things had opened at LAX. Another wondered if lava or some unknown substance was pushing its way up through the ground. More realistic explanations offered
Amid the speculation, some users offered practical explanations. A few claimed the glow could be caused by ear plugs or lightweight debris being blown along the ground by powerful jet engine thrust, creating friction and heat. Others suggested it might be residue from aircraft-related fluids reacting under intense conditions, rather than anything coming from beneath the airport.
These explanations helped calm some fears, with users pointing out that airports often experience unusual visual effects due to heavy machinery and aircraft movement.
So far, there has been no official statement indicating any danger or disruption at Los Angeles International Airport. Flights reportedly continued without interruption, and there were no emergency alerts linked to the incident.