Birdwatch Note Rating
2022-11-13 15:40:51 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4015AC56B02B75ADDC5D36D916B8D7FA1682E5858870776D4728D1D1E2F29CA8
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Original Note:
There is no scientific basis for earthquake predictions. There is always a chance for earthquakes in areas with active faults, but specific predictions like this perform no better than random when tested. More from scientists: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/can-you-predict-earthquakes User's history of pseudoscience claims: https://www.vice.com/en/article/kz4jyz/earthquake-conspiracy-theorists-are-wreaking-havoc-during-emergencies
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