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Shaky Ground: False Stories

KHSU | By Jessica Eden

Published August 21, 2017 at 3:58 PM PDT

We all know phony stories abound on social media. When it comes to geologic occurrences, Dr. Lori Dengler says be careful when fantastical stories catch your eye - fact check with trusted sources like USGS - and don't share unverified stories.

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Jessica Eden

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