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Environment

Yes, summer weather conditions do affect the timing of fall leaf colors

Gas Prices

Yes, there’s a difference between different brands of gas

Each gas brand uses its own blend of additives that distinguishes its fuel from other brands. These additives can affect the quality of the gas.
Science

It’s impossible to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will strike

Contrary to a social media account’s claims, scientists say they can’t predict earthquakes now and some believe it may never be possible.
Environment

No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes

It’s impossible to make earthquake predictions, like people on social media claim, but scientists can estimate the probability of one hitting a certain area in the f
National

No, these videos were not taken during Burning Man

Heavy rains caused thousands to be trapped at Nevada’s Burning Man. While footage has shown unsettling conditions, these three videos aren’t from the festival.
Health

No, the CDC didn’t issue an advisory about an Ebola outbreak at Burning Man

After thousands were stranded at Nevada’s Burning Man festival because of rain, people online claimed the CDC warned people about an Ebola outbreak. That's false.
Extreme Weather

Viral videos of waterspout, oil tanker in rough seas are not from Hurricane Idalia

Videos purporting to show Hurricane Idalia's impact were filmed months before the Category 3 storm made landfall on Aug. 30.
Extreme Weather

Opening doors, windows during a hurricane increases risk of damage

Opening your windows and doors during a hurricane allows wind to more easily enter your home and lift the roof off your house.
Wildfires

Yes, photos of Lahaina ‘miracle house’ that survived fire are real

VERIFY readers wondered whether pictures showing a single red-roofed home seemingly untouched among the rubble in Maui were real.
Travel

No, you should not top off your gas

Topping off your gas tank after the pump stops – even just once – can damage your car.
Wildfires

Celebrity homes were not selectively 'spared' from Maui wildfires

Oprah, Bezos and Obama homes were not in the path of the fires, despite viral claims hinting at a conspiracy.
Extreme Weather

Yes, the viral images of Dodger Stadium following Tropical Storm Hilary are real

Dodger Stadium did not flood. Aerial video that appears to show the stadium parking lot underwater is an illusion.

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Houston's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Houston, Texas | KHOU.com

Yes, summer weather conditions do affect the timing of fall leaf colors

Yes, there’s a difference between different brands of gas

It’s impossible to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will strike

No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes

No, these videos were not taken during Burning Man

No, the CDC didn’t issue an advisory about an Ebola outbreak at Burning Man

Viral videos of waterspout, oil tanker in rough seas are not from Hurricane Idalia

Opening doors, windows during a hurricane increases risk of damage

Yes, photos of Lahaina ‘miracle house’ that survived fire are real

No, you should not top off your gas

Celebrity homes were not selectively 'spared' from Maui wildfires

Yes, the viral images of Dodger Stadium following Tropical Storm Hilary are real

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