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Trans-en-Provence Incident
Renato Nicolai watched a lead-colored disc land in his garden, then take off. French government scientists investigated—GEPAN found physical traces, altered soil, and chlorophyll changes in plants. One of the most scientifically investigated UFO cases ever.
1981
Trans-en-Provence, France
1+ witnesses
Trans-en-Provence had rare scientific analysis.
The Event
January 8, 1981:
- Renato Nicolai
- Working in garden
- Trans-en-Provence
- Afternoon sighting
- Disc landed
The Craft
What he saw:
- Lead-colored disc
- About 8 feet diameter
- Four landing legs
- Landed briefly
- Took off at angle
The Investigation
GEPAN analysis:
- French government agency
- Soil samples taken
- Plant samples analyzed
- Landing traces found
- Official report issued
The Evidence
Scientific findings:
- Ground compacted
- Soil biochemically altered
- Chlorophyll changes
- Plant trauma detected
- Heating evidence
The Report
GEPAN conclusion:
- Object did land
- Physical traces genuine
- No conventional explanation
- High credibility
- Published findings
The Significance
Why it matters:
- Government scientific investigation
- Physical evidence documented
- Biochemical analysis
- Rare official study
- Gold standard case