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Earthquake Sign? Two "Doomsday Fish" Spotted in Japanese Port

The appearance of two oarfish off the coast of Fukui, Japan, sparked comments on social media due to the belief that links this species to earthquakes. Here's what we know. Oarfish sighting in Japan generates speculation of possible earthquake. The specimens were filmed swimming near a port in Fukui. The oarfish, known in Japanese folklore as the "doomsday fish," inhabits deep waters and is rarely seen at the surface. Popular tradition suggests …
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The appearance of two oarfish off the coast of Fukui, Japan, sparked comments on social media due to the belief that links this species to earthquakes. Here's what we know. Oarfish sighting in Japan generates speculation of possible earthquake. The specimens were filmed swimming near a port in Fukui. The oarfish, known in Japanese folklore as the "doomsday fish," inhabits deep waters and is rarely seen at the surface. Popular tradition suggests …

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