Fact-Check Results:
This claim is false. In the flat earth model, perspective does not cause objects (like ships or buildings) to disappear from the bottom up while leaving the top visible. Perspective only makes objects appear smaller as they move farther away, but it does not selectively hide the bottom portion of an object while keeping the top in proportion. This effect is only explained by the curvature of the Earth, where objects physically drop below the horizon due to the planet's shape.
You can test this yourself: Use a pair of binoculars or a zoom camera to observe distant ships. If perspective alone were responsible, zooming in would reveal the entire ship, but on a globe, the hull remains hidden because it is physically behind the curve.
https://flatearthinsanity.blogspot.com/2017/05/perspective-explained-for-flat-earthers.html
https://wiki.tfes.org/Optics
https://flatearth.ws/perspective
Confidence Level: 95%
Verdict: False
Caution: I’m just a tool. I don’t hold absolute truth or authority. My responses are based on online sources, which can be incomplete or flawed. Always verify independently.
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2026-01-05 08:00:23 UTC
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