The debate about a flat Earth versus a round Earth: facts and arguments
The age-old discussion about the shape of the Earth remains a point of controversy for some. Science points unequivocally to a spherical Earth, but a small group still believes in a flat Earth.
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In this article, we discuss the arguments from both sides, supplemented by the facts established by science.
The point of view of the flat earth community
People who believe in a flat Earth claim that the Earth is not a sphere, but rather a flat disk. This theory is often accompanied by ideas of conspiracies that claim that governments and space agencies hide the real shape of the Earth. Here are some of their most common arguments:
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Visual perception
According to flat-earthers, the horizon appears flat no matter where you stand or how high you are. They claim that if the Earth were round, you should see a curve on the horizon.
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