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13 fact-checks for “gempa OR tsunami OR banjir OR bencana OR earthquake”
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Hoax – Nagasaki Arch Survives Both Atomic Bomb and Tsunami
This story was first published on 1st July 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 25, 2017
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Hoax Scares Recipients with False Claims of Massive Earthquake
The warning is a hoax. Parts of Africa did experience earthquakes in early April 2017. More quakes and tremors may occur in coming days. However, there are no credible predictions indicating that a massive earthquake is about to hit the region.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 5, 2017
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Sumatra Island Tsunami Wave Photograph Hoax
The photograph does not depict a tsunami wave nor was it taken in Sumatra. In fact, the “wave” shown in the photograph is a large dust storm that hit the town of Griffith, NSW Australia in 2002.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 27, 2017
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Fake Image of Tsunami Wave Engulfing a City Still Circulating
This story was first published on January 12th, 2005. This message claims that an attached photo depicts the 2004 Asian tsunami about to engulf a city.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 21, 2018
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HOAX – 'Chinese Miner Found Alive After 17 Years Underground'
This story was first published on May 14, 2014 According to a story that has been travelling the highways and byways of the interwebs since mid-2014, a man in China has been rescued after surviving for 17 years trapped underground in a mine.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 13, 2017
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Alarmist and Inaccurate Swine Flu Warning
According to this emailed warning message, H1N1 (swine flu) is currently wiping out entire villages in parts of Asia and has already mutated into a more deadly strain.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2009
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Does a Viral Image Depict a Monkey Saving a Puppy From An Explosion?
This story was first published on July 3, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 10, 2018
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London Bombing Donations Scam Email
News reports indicate that scam emails related to the London terrorist bombings have already began to circulate, especially in Australia.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 16, 2017
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Hands of God Email
This message, which features a picture apparently depicting the hands of God in the clouds, has been circulating since 2004. The original version of the message claimed that the photograph was taken after Hurricane Charley hit the US state of Florida in 2004.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 12, 2004
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Hands of God Email
This message, which features a picture apparently depicting the hands of God in the clouds, has been circulating since 2004. The original version of the message claimed that the photograph was taken after Hurricane Charley hit the US state of Florida in 2004.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 12, 2004
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Frozen Tidal Wave Photographs
This story was first published on November 13, 2007
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2018
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Circulating Storm Photographs Claim to Show Hurricane Katrina
This story was first published on January 10, 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 27, 2017
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Steve Irwin Nigerian Scam
Internet scammers will stop at nothing to steal money or identities from their unsuspecting victims. The fraudster responsible for this callous scam email has the audacity to pose as Terri Irwin, the wife of wildlife warrior Steve, who was tragically killed…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2017
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