A suspected meteor lit up the skies over Portugal and Spain on May 18, 2024.
Authorities in Viseu, Portugal, received reports of an object falling from the sky but have not yet found it.
Witnesses reported seeing a blue flash from the meteor for hundreds of kilometers.
A suspected meteor lit up the skies over Portugal and Spain on May 18, 2024, leaving witnesses in awe and authorities searching for evidence of its fall. According to multiple reports, the blue flash from the meteor was seen darting through the night sky for hundreds of kilometers.
One video shows a burst of blue light blazing across the sky as people react with disbelief and wonder. Another clip captures a crowd in Portugal mesmerized by the neon blue hue left in the meteor's wake.
Authorities in Viseu, Portugal, received reports of an object falling from the sky but have not yet found it. The Civil Protection agency initially reported a
A meteor was spotted in the skies of Portugal and Spain
It has not been confirmed if the meteor landed on Earth's surface
Meteors are space rocks that plummet through Earth’s atmosphere and produce a bright tail of light as they heat up due to air friction
Accuracy
It has not been confirmed if the meteor landed on Earth’s surface
The Civil Protection agency initially reported a ‘meteorite fall’ but later retracted the statement.
Another video captures a crowd reacting to the neon blue sky and falling object.
Deception
(80%)
The author provides a clear description of what a meteor is and how it forms, which is not deceptive. However, the author includes several statements that are not directly related to the meteor sighting in Portugal and Spain. These statements include quotes from social media users and references to previous meteor sightings. While these statements do not necessarily contain deception on their own, they serve to distract from the main topic of the article and potentially mislead readers by implying that there is more evidence or significance to the meteor sighting than what is actually presented. Additionally, one social media quote contains a politically charged statement that has no relevance to the meteor sighting. This use of irrelevant information can be considered a form of sensationalism and an attempt to manipulate emotions.
Many netizens, took to X, to express their amazement and somewhat confusion at seeing a fiery blue blob illuminate the night sky.
One user, who seems to be a fan of Dragon Ball Z, wrote on X, ‘Goku is coming to deport migrants...’
What Are Meteors And Why Do They Fall On Earth? The National Geographic explains 'A meteoroid heats up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere because of air friction. A meteor emerges when the heat forces the gases surrounding the meteoroid to shine brightly.' Previous Meteor Sighting Glittering fireball ignited evening skies over vast sections of the eastern United States and parts of Canada on Wednesday, 22nd February night,'
Fallacies
(95%)
The author makes several statements that do not contain logical fallacies. However, there are a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority. The author states 'Many netizens, took to X, to express their amazement and somewhat confusion at seeing a fiery blue blob illuminate the night sky.' This is an example of inflammatory rhetoric as the author is using emotive language to describe the reactions of people on social media. The author also quotes a user who writes 'Goku is coming to deport migrants...' which is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy as it implies that this statement holds weight because it was made by someone on social media, without providing any evidence or context for its validity. Additionally, the author states 'The National Geographic explains' and then quotes a passage from the National Geographic website. This is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy as the author is using the reputation of The National Geographic to lend credibility to their statements without providing any evidence or context for its validity. However, these instances do not significantly impact the overall quality of the article and therefore do not warrant a score below 95.
Many netizens, took to X, to express their amazement and somewhat confusion at seeing a fiery blue blob illuminate the night sky.
