Social media posts claim that a giant fossil, with "175 million years", was discovered in Nepal following the floods of August 26. SIC Verifica decided to analyze this claim. The posts in question show images supposedly depicting this fossil, but the origin and authenticity of these images is not confirmed. The SIC Verifica article addresses the spread of this information on social media and questions whether the presented facts correspond to reality. This type of viral post about extraordinary discoveries is common on social media, but frequently lacks foundation or is based on false or decontextualized information.
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Giant fossil discovered after floods in Nepal?
SIC Notícias12 September 2026 at 08:20
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This article is of interest to readers in Portugal because it addresses disinformation that circulates globally on social media, including in Portugal. Fact-checking alleged scientific discoveries helps readers distinguish credible information from false viral stories, a growing problem in the digital age. The article provides context on how to identify and avoid sharing disinformation about international events.
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