Hurricane Melissa
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.
Evidence you can rely on
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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