| Record | OBS-0228 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Cover-ups |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | A broader conspiracy theory alleges that governments, including the U.S., are secretly modifying weather, such as creating or steering hurricanes, using technologies like cloud seeding or HAARP. NOAA and other agencies deny any such capability or activity. |
| Origin | This theory has circulated for decades, often resurfacing after major weather events, and is fueled by the existence of cloud seeding and historical research projects like Project STORMFURY. |
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| Evidence / consensus | NOAA and scientific experts state that no technology exists to create or steer hurricanes, and NOAA does not fund or participate in weather modification. Cloud seeding is a limited, legitimate practice for increasing precipitation, not for controlling storms. |
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