94
True
global
The smell of rain is caused by gases from bacteria in soil and is called petrichor.
The evidence supports the claim that the smell of rain, known as petrichor, is caused by geosmin released by soil bacteria like actinomycetes. This information is corroborated by multiple high-quality sources, including Discover Magazine and BioPathogenix.
Individual Claims
88
True
Science
The smell of rain is caused by gases released by bacteria living in the soil.
Multiple reputable sources confirm that the smell of rain, or petrichor, is caused by geosmin released by soil bacteria, such as actinomycetes. Discover Magazine and BioPathogenix provide detailed explanations of this process.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
95
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
88
Evidence Summary
3 high-quality sources confirm (Discover Magazine, BioPathogenix)
100
True
Science
The smell of rain has its own name - petrichor.
'Petrichor' is the widely accepted term for the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil, popularized in scientific literature and common usage.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
0
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
0
Llm Reasoning Score
100
Llm Reasoning Weight
100
Weighted Total
100
Evidence Summary
None
