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March 10, 2026
A Never-Ending Conspiracy Theory in Remote Alaska
Why are some people convinced that nefarious experiments are happening at HAARP?
TL;DR
- The HAARP facility in Alaska, originally built by the military, is now owned by the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and is used for ionospheric research.
- Despite its scientific purpose, HAARP is a frequent target of conspiracy theories, falsely accused of causing natural disasters, controlling minds, or creating auroras.
- The facility's remote location, military past, and the inherent mystery of ionospheric research contribute to public paranoia and the persistence of these unfounded theories.
- HAARP staff actively engage with the public and combat misinformation, but the overwhelming nature of conspiracy theories makes it a continuous challenge.
- The facility is undergoing a renaming to the Subauroral Geophysical Observatory (SAGO) to help distance it from its conspiracy-laden past.
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