Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-02-25 04:03:32 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4D334170BA2D2E701112CE9E9FAC1FCF932483DEEB08EFCF8AE2D31B67754774
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Original Note:
There is no scientific evidence for earthquake predictions. Earthquake rates are well within normal ranges, which anyone can look up in public data. "Plate blocking" has no basis in peer-reviewed research. "Megaquakes" are not physically possible. Learn more: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/why-are-we-having-so-many-earthquakes-has-naturally-occurring-earthquake-activity-been https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/can-you-predict-earthquakes https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/earthquakes/earthquakes-probabilities https://pnsn.org/outreach/faq/earthquake-prediction https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/earthquake-magnitude-energy-release-and-shaking-intensity https://www.vice.com/en/article/kz4jyz/earthquake-conspiracy-theorists-are-wreaking-havoc-during-emergencies https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/can-you-predict-an-earthquake/
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