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The Earth beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart. Here's how scientists know | Flipboard

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The Earth beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart.

Propaganda risk 10%
Claims checked 6
Techniques found 1
Topics 3

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center67%
Right33%

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What happened

The Earth beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart.

Why it matters

Here's how scientists know Scientists are continuing to find evidence that the earth beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart, underscoring the need to study potential … Related storyboards

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: Demolition of block of flats on hold because one tenant refuses to leave.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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confidence: 95%
Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 70% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Demolition of block of flats on hold because one tenant refuses to leave”
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The provided evidence consists of general business listings for demolition contractors in Honolulu, Hawaii. None of the sources mention a specific tower block demolition being delayed by a tenant.
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web search NEUTRAL — What are people saying about excavation services services in Honolulu, HI? This is a review for a excavation services business in Honolulu, HI: "Vili did an excellent job demoing my hollow tile wall 6…
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=demolition+contractors…
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web search NEUTRAL — Demolition Services on Oahu, Hawaii. Excavation and Grading, Pool Removal, Concrete and Asphalt Removal, Partial or Full Demolition, Interior Demolition.
https://htmcontractors.com/demolition-services/
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web search NEUTRAL — Demolition consultants. Experts. Commercial. Residential. Custom solutions. Authorized. Certified. Safety standards. Equipment. Call 808-833-5665.
https://www.rdtechhawaii.com/
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Claim 2: “Florence Pugh... has starred in a number of [movies]”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm Florence Pugh is an actress who has starred in numerous films, including 'The Falling' and 'Don't Worry Darling'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Florence Pugh is an English actress. Her accolades include a British Independent Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and three BAFTA Awards.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Pugh
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web search NEUTRAL — Florence Pugh has not only starred in many films in her acting career, she's been nominated for an Academy Award and is about to star alongside Harry Styles in 'Don't Worry, Darling.'
https://www.capitalfm.com/news/tv-film/what-films-has-floren…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pugh has already starred in multiple high-profile films since her debut in the 2014 film "The Falling," but she describes Nolan's directing style as professional in a way she had never seen before.
https://www.slashfilm.com/1373331/oppenheimer-florence-pugh-…
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Claim 3: “Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight”
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The search results returned information about 'G2 Esports' and 'G2' software reviews, completely failing to provide any information regarding a G2 geomagnetic storm or aurora borealis visibility.
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web search NEUTRAL — G2 Esports (or simply G2) is a European esports organization headquartered in Berlin, Germany, [1] with players competing in League of Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Hearthstone, Rocket League, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G2_Esports
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web search NEUTRAL — Compare the best business software and services based on user ratings and social data. Reviews for CRM, ERP, HR, CAD, PDM and Marketing software.
https://www.g2.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to G2 Esports, one of the leading global esports and entertainment brands. Home to legendary players, creators, and entertainers.
https://g2esports.com/
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Claim 4: “the earth beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent web sources and a cross-reference confirm that the Juan de Fuca plate beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart, citing the 2021 Cascadia Seismic Imaging Experiment.
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web search NEUTRAL — Direct imaging off the Pacific Northwest coast shows a subduction zone actively breaking apart, with the Juan de Fuca plate tearing into smaller fragments. This process occurs gradually, not catastrop…
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-earth-crust-pacific-northwest-…
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web search NEUTRAL — To capture this geological derailment in real time, scientists relied on cutting-edge technology. During the 2021 Cascadia Seismic Imaging Experiment, the research vessel Marcus G. Langseth, operated …
https://www.sciencenewstoday.org/the-ground-beneath-the-paci…
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web search NEUTRAL — Recent scientific findings have unveiled a remarkable geological phenomenon occurring deep beneath the Pacific Northwest. The Earth’s crust is tearing apart, a process that could help explain the exis…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/environmental-science/the-…
+ 1 more evidence source
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Claim 5: “Nicolas Cage, 62, and His Wife, Riko Shibata, 31”
CORROBORATED
The Daily Mail and a TikTok source both report Nicolas Cage as 62 and his wife Riko Shibata as 31.
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web search NEUTRAL — Although early in his career Cage appeared in some of his uncle's films, he changed his name to Nicolas Cage to avoid the appearance of nepotism as Coppola's nephew. His choice of name was inspired by…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Cage
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web search NEUTRAL — Nicolas Cage was joined by wife Riko Shibata at the Spider-Noir premiere in New York City on Wednesday evening. The 62-year-old actor and his fifth wife, 31, put on a cozy display as they walked the r…
https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-15816353/nicolas…
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web search NEUTRAL — #cezarungurean #Nicolas Cage 62 years old and his wife Riko Shibata 31 years old.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/riko-shibata
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Claim 6: “Scientists crack Bermuda mystery after discovering structure hidden beneath island”
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Multiple web sources report on a study published in the journal 'Geophysical Research Letters' regarding a giant structure discovered beneath Bermuda.
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web search NEUTRAL — Scientists discovered a giant hidden structure beneath Bermuda, revealing clues about the island’s unusual geology.“But in Bermuda, there is this other layer that is emplaced beneath the crust, within…
https://greekreporter.com/2025/12/16/giant-structure-bermuda…
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web search NEUTRAL — Scientists discover 'alien' structure beneath mysterious Bermuda Triangle. 5 days ago. Save for later.Forget the Bermuda Triangle: Scientists are baffled by a giant structure hidden beneath Bermuda th…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — - The Bermuda Triangle may not be the biggest mystery of the Atlantic.In a new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, scientists believ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDz5s2idfqs
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