AP 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.
TL;DR
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in western Colombia.
- The event triggered a resurfacing of an enduring conspiracy theory on social media.
- Users have falsely blamed a research program in Alaska for the earthquake.