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Video of a Nuclear Bomb Blast Is Outdated

Khadija Boufous Khadija Boufous
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25th February 2023
Video of a Nuclear Bomb Blast Is Outdated
The video was filmed during the Wahoo test in 1958 (Twitter)

The Claim

The video shows a recent nuclear bomb blast underwater.

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A video purportedly featuring a nuclear bomb blast underwater recently surfaced online. The users have circulated the video after a wave of misinformation and conspiracy theories following the recent quakes hitting several regions. 

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Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The video is outdated and does not show a recent nuclear bomb blast.

The Video Dates Back to 1958

The video features an American scientific experiment known as “Wahoo” conducted underwater using a nuclear bomb. The experiment was done on May 16, 1958 in the United States of America.

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During the experiment known as the “Wahoo test,” the test conditions were met to allow the nuclear device to be detonated. Following the explosion underwater, a spray dome was created, reaching a height of 840 feet (260 m) after seven seconds.

According to reports, this test took place in the open ocean. It aims to study and analyze high-altitude nuclear tests to refine their detection while investigating defensive practices for combating ballistic missiles.

Other military websites confirmed the video was filmed during the Wahoo test in 1958.

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Context of the Claim

The video went viral after a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria earlier this month, causing significant damage and casualties. Later, another strong earthquake hit a remote region of Tajikistan bordering China. 

These incidents triggered the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories suggesting that the quake was caused by HAARP or extra-terrestrial interventions. Meanwhile, Misbar has devoted significant efforts to debunk several claims related to the disaster.

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