Full Fact investigates false and misleading videos shared online about Hurricane Melissa.
Our fact checks examine viral clips that have been edited, miscaptioned or reused from unrelated events to create a false impression of the storm’s impact.
Using open-source tools, satellite data and credible weather reports, each article verifies what the footage really shows.
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Of the 16 clips of stormy conditions featured in the video circulating on social media, 15 have been online since before the hurricane struck Jamaica. Read
Environment
Social media posts claiming that Hurricane Melissa was created as a result of the HAARP scientific programme are completely false. Read
Environment
An image supposedly showing damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica isn’t real and was very likely made using AI. Read
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A viral clip circulating online that seems to show the hurricane filmed from a plane was created using artificial intelligence. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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