Dutch scientist Frank Hoogerbeets recently made another earthquake prediction, this time suggesting a strong earthquake would occur in Pakistan within 48 hours.
This prediction raised concerns among the public, but fortunately, no such earthquake occurred.
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Hoogerbeets later contradicted his own statement, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding earthquake predictions. Many scientists have emphasized the impossibility of accurately forecasting earthquakes, and such predictions can create fear and spread misinformation.
It is crucial for the media to fact-check and exercise responsibility before reporting unverified predictions as breaking news.
