A video claiming to show a waterspout off the coast of Antofagasta, Chile, linked to a recent weather system, has been debunked as false. Fact-checking organization Fast Check has determined the video is synthetically created, meaning it was artificially generated. Investigations traced the video’s origin, revealing its inauthenticity through artificial detection tools. The circulating footage is not a genuine depiction of a natural phenomenon occurring in Antofagasta. This incident highlights the growing concern of misinformation spread through social media. The video has been widely shared, falsely portraying weather events in the region. Users are urged to verify information before sharing it online.

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