Fake Tsunami Alert in Surat: How One Viral Video Created Panic

Fake Tsunami Alert in Surat: How One Viral Video Created Panic

No, Surat did not face a real tsunami alert. The panic started after viral videos claimed that the sea at Dumas Beach had receded unusually and that a tsunami could hit the coast. Surat police later clarified that the videos were misleading and that the receding water was linked to natural low tide, not a … Read more

Dumas Beach Tsunami Rumour: Why Low Tide Videos Fooled People Online

Dumas Beach Tsunami Rumour: Why Low Tide Videos Fooled People Online

Dumas Beach in Surat did not show a confirmed tsunami warning, but viral videos made thousands of people believe something dangerous was happening. The clips showed sea water moving far back from the shore and claimed this was a sign that a tsunami could hit Gujarat’s coast. Surat Police later clarified that the visuals were … Read more