False Claims: Indonesia Volcano Gases Threaten Malaysia
False claims on social media falsely alleged that toxic sulphur dioxide from Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau was entering Malaysia’s airspace in September 2026, compounding public anxiety over severe transboundary haze from regional wildfires. According to volcanology experts and meteorological authorities, satellite imagery showing high gas concentrations does not reflect ground-level air quality, and prevailing winds … Read more