Infact
35 / 100
Mostly False

The text states that the average duration of a thunderstorm is 7 to 12 minutes.

Infact verdict: Mostly False (35/100).

The claim that the average duration of a thunderstorm is 7 to 12 minutes is not supported by the evidence. Multiple sources indicate that thunderstorms typically last around 30 minutes, with some lasting up to an hour. Therefore, the claim is inaccurate based on the available evidence.

August 21, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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Individual claims

35
Mostly False Science
The average duration of a thunderstorm is 7 to 12 minutes.
The evidence suggests that thunderstorms generally last around 30 minutes, contradicting the claim of 7 to 12 minutes. Sources such as ResearchGate and Facebook indicate longer durations.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 30
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 30
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 30
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 30
Weighted Total 35
Evidence Summary 3 web sources indicate thunderstorms last around 30 minutes.

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