| Record | OBS-0500 |
|---|---|
| Category | Science/Suppressed Tech |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | HAARP (High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program) is a real research facility in Alaska that studies the ionosphere. Conspiracy theories claim it can control weather, manipulate minds, or be used as a weapon. These claims are not supported by scientific evidence. |
| Origin | The theories emerged in the 1990s after the HAARP facility was built, gaining traction on conspiracy forums and talk shows. |
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| Evidence / consensus | Scientists and the U.S. government state that HAARP is purely a research facility for studying the ionosphere. The transmitter's power is insufficient to affect weather or minds, and no credible evidence supports these claims. |
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