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Wildfires

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Environment

No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes

It’s impossible to make earthquake predictions, like people on social media claim, but scientists can estimate the probability of one hitting a certain area in the f
National

No, these videos were not taken during Burning Man

Heavy rains caused thousands to be trapped at Nevada’s Burning Man. While footage has shown unsettling conditions, these three videos aren’t from the festival.
Extreme Weather

You may be eligible for reimbursement if you buy a generator during a hurricane

If the president declares a major disaster for a hurricane, FEMA will reimburse eligible people who buy or rent generators.
Extreme Weather

Viral videos of waterspout, oil tanker in rough seas are not from Hurricane Idalia

Videos purporting to show Hurricane Idalia's impact were filmed months before the Category 3 storm made landfall on Aug. 30.
Weather

This video does not show an oil tanker caught in Hurricane Idalia

A viral post claims to show video of an oil tanker caught in Hurricane Idalia. Using Google Lens VERIFY traced this video back to a post by video licensing company N
Extreme Weather

Opening doors, windows during a hurricane increases risk of damage

Opening your windows and doors during a hurricane allows wind to more easily enter your home and lift the roof off your house.
Extreme Weather

Hurricane storm surge: 3 Fast Facts

Storm surges during hurricanes can be incredibly dangerous. We VERIFY three key questions about storm surges and who is most at risk.
Extreme Weather

No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes

Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Extreme Weather

Hurricanes: VERIFY Fact Sheet

VERIFY answers 5 of the top hurricane season questions, including what the five categories mean and whether insurance policies cover flood damage.
Wildfires

Yes, photos of Lahaina ‘miracle house’ that survived fire are real

VERIFY readers wondered whether pictures showing a single red-roofed home seemingly untouched among the rubble in Maui were real.
Wildfires

Celebrity homes were not selectively 'spared' from Maui wildfires

Oprah, Bezos and Obama homes were not in the path of the fires, despite viral claims hinting at a conspiracy.