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The claim

Video showing volcanic eruptions from Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano.

Original publisher’s rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review says Anak Krakatau did erupt, but the viral video does not show that eruption and is AI-generated. It cites visual inconsistencies and an AI-detection tool as support. [S1][S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026

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