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Oarfish Washes Ashore, Fuels Earthquake Fears in Mexico

2/23/2025

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An eerie sight unfolded on Playa El Quemado in Baja California Sur, Mexico, as a nearly six-meter oarfish washed ashore, igniting fears of looming earthquakes among tourists. While legends link this deep-sea creature to disasters, scientists clarify that its presence is more a reflection of environmental shifts than a harbinger of doom.

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An eerie sight unfolded on Playa El Quemado in Baja California Sur, Mexico, as a nearly six-meter oarfish washed ashore, igniting fears of looming earthquakes among tourists. While legends link this deep-sea creature to disasters, scientists clarify that its presence is more a reflection of environmental shifts than a harbinger of doom.