A video circulating online claims to show a bridge support collapsing in the aftermath of a recent earthquake. The clip has been widely shared across social media platforms, often accompanied by alarming captions suggesting that the footage documents real damage caused by seismic activity. Our investigation finds that this claim is false. Social Media Posts […]
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Social media has been flooded with videos allegedly showing the earthquake and subsequent tsunami affecting both Russia and Japan. As is common during major natural disasters that impact multiple countries, misinformation spreads rapidly, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine footage and misleading content. Video 1: Beluga Whales on Russian Coast Claim: Beluga whales appeared […]
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A video going viral on social media claims to show the Bolivian Parliament building collapsing during an official session. The dramatic footage has caused concern and been widely shared online. Our fact-check, however, confirms that this video is fake. Social Media Posts Social media users are sharing a short video depicting a chaotic scene inside […]
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Following the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand late last month, photos and video clips showing rows of coffins quickly went viral on social media platforms. These posts claimed that the coffins contained victims of an earthquake that struck Thailand in late March, shocking many users. However, upon verification, it was confirmed that this claim […]
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After Myanmar’s earthquake last week, an image and clip showing the earth cracking went viral on social media platforms. Many users, shocked by the visuals, engaged with the claim that they were caused by the recent disaster. However, a reverse image search has confirmed that this claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Viral videos and […]
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Just a day after the earthquake that struck Myanmar last week, three images of Buddhist monks and ordinary individuals lying in rows on the floor were widely shared on social media, claiming they were victims of the disaster. This claim received significant engagement from users who expressed sympathy for the supposed victims. However, a reverse […]
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After the earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand last Friday, an image of a child appearing to be trapped under rubble was shared on social media. This led many users to believe that the child was found beneath the debris of a collapsed building following the earthquake. The image quickly gained attention and sparked strong reactions […]
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After an earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday, a video circulated on social media, falsely claiming to show the disaster. The video received significant attention, with many believing it depicted the recent earthquake in Tibet. However, our investigation revealed that the claim was false. Social Media Claim A 22-second video clip showing an earthquake striking buildings […]
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Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled his planned visit to Central Asia due to an increased risk of a major earthquake along Japan’s Pacific coast. This decision follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southwestern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever warning of a heightened risk for a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel On average, a total solar eclipse can occur once every 18 months somewhere on Earth, yet the chances of a particular location getting to witness multiple total solar eclipses in one’s lifetime are quite rare. Millions of people in North America will witness a total solar eclipse on 8th April […]
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