The Resurrection Fish appeared a few days ago.. Does its appearance coincide with disasters and earthquakes?

Arab Weather - A group of kayakers and divers found a rare oarfish known as the "Doomsday Fish" off the coast of San Diego in southern California, USA.

The dead silverfish, which was 12 feet long and lived in the depths of the ocean, was pulled to shore, providing a valuable opportunity for scientists to study this mysterious creature and better understand its environment.

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The appearance of the "Doomsday" fish in the United States.. A group of swimmers found a rare oarfish called the "Doomsday" fish off the coast of the American state of California. According to legends, "the appearance of this fish portends the occurrence of natural disasters, especially earthquakes." Earlier, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Los… pic.twitter.com/aS4bEYn4ak

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Oarfish between myth and reality

The oarfish, also known as the oarfish, is a rare phenomenon in the marine world, reaching lengths of up to 11 meters. Its appearance in popular culture has been associated with some bad events, as some believe that its presence portends future disasters.

Due to its size and elongated shape, this fish closely resembles a sea snake. In early 2023, divers discovered an oarfish off the coast of Taiwan, sparking speculation that it was a warning sign of earthquakes, based on Japanese mythology.

According to this legend, sighting an oarfish is thought to be a harbinger of an earthquake. This belief came to the fore in 2011, when at least 12 oarfish were found on Japanese beaches shortly before the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.

Does the appearance of the resurrection fish coincide with disasters and earthquakes?

For its part, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, explained that since 1901, only 20 oarfish have been reported in the state. In another context, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in Los Angeles just two days after the fish was discovered. Here comes the question: Does its appearance coincide with disasters and earthquakes, as legends say?

This fish is linked in myths to natural disasters, especially earthquakes, and is therefore called the "Doomsday Fish." However, scientists confirm that these beliefs are merely superstitions, and that its appearance does not necessarily indicate the occurrence of any disaster.

Despite the prevalence of this myth, especially in the summer, the Ecuadorian Geophysical Institute also confirms that there is no scientific evidence linking the appearance of these fish to natural disasters. Studies until August 2022 have shown that the myth is not based on scientific fact. However, some people still associate the sighting of the oarfish with the recent earthquake that struck Japan.

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