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FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program

An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday , with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster. Posts falsely claim that the earthquake, which has killed…

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