Yes, Africa is ‘splitting apart’ — but it will take millions of years – Poynter
This post on TikTok, which says that the continent of Africa is “splitting apart,” caught my attention.
“A massive crack stretching several kilometers made a sudden appearance in Kenya in 2018 and has been gradually growing ever since,” said TikToker Dylan Page.
This guy’s post, which has more than 2 million likes, really grabs your attention, and whenever a social media post brings out a strong emotion like anger, or laughter or — as in this case — disbelief, it’s always best to stop and check it out before sharing.
Let’s begin by asking two questions: What exactly does this guy mean when he says Africa is “splitting apart?” Second, is this really happening at all?
Here’s how I fact-checked it.
Who’s behind the information?
It’s always good to start by answering the question: Who’s behind the information? I used a technique called “lateral reading” and did a keyword search for “Dylan Page.” I opened up a bunch of tabs to figure out who this person is, but there really isn’t a lot…
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