article_snippet.sent: From the mid-1990s onwards, the explosion of sightings intensify on The map, with large concentrations over the West Coast and the whole eastern half of the US, from Texas.
article_snippet.sent: Some believe that the increase in sightings over the past 20 years could be down to the widespread uptake of the internet, which allowed people to share sightings more easily than before (UFO map focused on Australia pictured)
article_snippet.sent: The global nature of the sightings suggests this could be down to the widespread uptake of the internet, which allowed people to share sightings more easily than before.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Watson said: ‘With the coming of the internet it is easier for people to report UFO sightings and this is probably one reason for a rise in sightings.
article_snippet.sent: We should also acknowledge that Chinese lanterns and the increased deployment of drones are responsible for greater amounts of sightings.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Watson said: ‘On the other hand, the internet allows access to greater amounts of information and enables us to discuss reports from lots of different angles, from the extreme sceptical viewpoints to the most outlandish conspiracy rumours.
highlights_snippet.sent: The internet and rise in drone use could explain why there are more UFO sightings than ever, experts claim .