Today, the speed at which information is disseminated is unprecedented. Social media has become an endless source of news, rumors and half-truths. Some users were confused by a video that supposedly showed a strange light in the sky of Morocco. – Shortly before the earthquake. But is the video real? Or is it just a clever fake to deceive Internet users?
The controversial video: What does it really show?
Many have probably already seen the video: A bright light appears in the night sky and shines on a city. Rumor has it that this happened before the Morocco earthquake. The light could have been some kind of warning or omen. But what's behind this story?
Jay Hideaway: The artist behind the work
Upon closer inspection, it turns out that the video does not come from Morocco, but was produced by an artist named Jay Hideaway. His specialty? “Apocalyptic Video Art” – “Apocalyptic video art”. The video is several years old and is actually a fictional UFO sighting in Los Angeles.
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The video is from 2020, as you can see from the description:
How to Find the Truth: Reverse Image Search
We literally have the tools we need to separate fact from fiction. A simple “trick” to check the origin of a video or image is reverse image search. A screenshot of the video quickly led to OpenSea, a digital artwork sales platform. There the original video was identified and confirmed as the work of Jay Hideaway.
Misinformation in 2023: A common occurrence
It is not the first time that false information about disasters has been spread this year ( Facts against Fake News: “Strong earthquake shakes Morocco: More than a thousand dead” or Mysterious: “Lights in the sky” in earthquake in Turkey ). Especially in times of natural disasters or other serious events, people are looking for answers, which makes it easy to fall into the trap of misinformation and disinformation. This makes it all the more important to always be critical and check before passing on information.
Earthquake in Morocco: The Real Facts
The actual event, the Morocco earthquake, was tragic enough without being further complicated by false information. On the night of September 8th to 9th, the country was shaken by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake, the epicenter of which was south of Marrakech.
Finally, it is important to emphasize the importance of critically examining information, especially in today's world when false reports can easily be spread. It is our responsibility to be vigilant and ensure that we only share truthful and verified information.
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