Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-04-17 21:13:40 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F77CBE8DD06C0174809AC88015D5F3120C5A624833D9EFF4D75442C6F58AB479
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There is no scientific basis for this or any earthquake prediction. Quakes are always possible in areas with active faults, but specific forecasts perform no better than random when tested: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/can-you-predict-earthquakes https://pnsn.org/outreach/faq/earthquake-prediction https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/earthquakes/earthquakes-probabilities https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00685-y https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-earthquake-prediction-262451352553 Reporting on user's prediction claims with fact-checks from seismologists: https://www.vice.com/en/article/kz4jyz/earthquake-conspiracy-theorists-are-wreaking-havoc-during-emergencies https://www.inverse.com/science/earthquake-prediction-dutchsinse-holmquist-conspiracy
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