The claim
イワシやクジラの漂着は地震の影響
Original review summary
The review found no data or evidence linking sardine, whale, or dolphin strandings to earthquakes. It reports that sardine strandings can occur when large schools approach shore amid rough weather, rapid water-temperature changes, or predators.[S1]
Additional context
The review identifies the footage in the posts as reporting a mass sardine stranding on the coast of Hakodate, Hokkaido, on December 7, 2023. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026