A few days ago, a disturbing video spread on social media. The caption with the video claimed to capture a massive lightning strike before the recent devastating earthquake in Morocco. Many shared the video, with the main ones being @peoples_news_us and @raviagarwal3, claiming that it contained elements of a UFO sighting.

The Truth About the Video’s Origin

Contrary to the claims, this video is not a documentation of an actual lightning strike in the Morocco earthquake. Instead, it is a product of computer-generated imagery (CGI). This video first emerged on the popular social media portal TikTok in 2020. It derives from Los Angeles, USA, and has no ties to Morocco or any UFO. A TikTok user known for posting special effects content that depicts apocalyptic scenarios initially shared the video. In this particular video, it appears as though an alien spacecraft or a UFO is attacking a neighbourhood in Los Angeles. TikTok user @jayhideaway [archive], who shared it on May 1, 2020, can be traced back as the user responsible for this post.

Note: On June 29, 2020, the Government of India decided to block 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok. Click here [archive] to watch the video.

The Morocco Earthquake: Real Events Unfold

Thus, the timeline of the video and the Earthquake in Morocco do not align. The earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, struck Morocco recently, resulting in widespread destruction. This is the most significant earthquake in Morocco in 120 years. It caused over 2,900 casualties and extensive damage, especially in Marrakesh. The videos from the Morocco Earthquake are disturbing. Sharing this video in these hard times is not justified.

Intent Behind False Claims: A Disturbing Trend

The increase of conspiracy theories during times of natural disasters is not unusual. Sadly, some influencers share computer-generated videos with false claims, aiming to create panic and gain attention during Morocco’s earthquake disaster.

In conclusion, the lightning strike video is computer-generated from Los Angeles, unrelated to the recent earthquake in Morocco. In crises, trust verified sources, avoid spreading misinformation, and prevent panic and chaos. Following comprehensive analysis and thorough fact-checking, our team has examined the claim. You can refer to the findings of this inquiry in the Twitter thread embedded below.

Claim: A video depicts a lightning strike and UFO in the sky of Morocco before the recent earthquake.

Fact: False. The video is CGI from Los Angeles, not related to the earthquake.

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