ItalyA viral video circulating online falsely claims to show the moment a glacier detached, causing devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026. However, the video was filmed in November 2022 in Chile’s Patagonia region, showing the detachment of an iceberg from the Grey Glacier, over 15,000 kilometers away from the alleged disaster site. The video includes misleading captions and dates added in post-production, including a Spanish caption stating 'Glacial lake explodes in Tibet' with the date '26/08/26.' The original video, titled 'Incredible collapse triggered by glacier calving | South America, Chile,' was uploaded to YouTube by Licet Studios in 2022. The article clarifies that this footage has no connection to the 2026 floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced explanation of the misinformation, clarifying the origins and misrepresentation of the video without taking a stance on any political issue. It focuses on debunking false claims rather than promoting a particular viewpoint.
