A sharepic claims that a volcano releases more CO2 into the air with just one "burp" than all of humanity has ever done.

The sharepic is currently circulating again on social media. The text offers no sources or evidence for this argument other than this claim.

It's about the following meme:

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Screenshot by mimikama.org

Dear environmental activists, this little burp from Etna has released more CO2 into the air than all of humanity during its existence on earth. There are at least 500 to 600 active volcanoes worldwide. Around 50 work each year.

The fact check

We reported on this claim in July 2019 . The German press agency dpa has carried out extensive research ( comparisons ) and comes to the conclusion: The statement is a complete fake !

Based on the sources, the dpa shows that in 2017 alone, the CO2 levels generated by industry and fossil fuels are over 1,000 times more than the emissions from Mount Etna.

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You can find the complete fact check .

The dpa sources used:

Conclusion:

This sharepic is a claim that, upon closer inspection, turns out to be fake. There is a lack of evidence and sources that support this claim, although the dpa has conducted an extensive fact check on this.

The image has been circulating on social platforms for months and is constantly being re-uploaded.

Article image: Shutterstock / Alberto Masnovo / lineartestpilot


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