What Are the Consequences of Damage to the Ionosphere?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the ionosphere, its functions, potential damage, and the implications of such damage. Participants express curiosity about the ionosphere's role in communication and explore various theories related to its integrity, particularly in relation to the HAARP program.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks to understand the ionosphere, its function in bouncing radio signals, and the consequences of its damage.
  • Another participant references external sources for information about the ionosphere.
  • There is mention of conspiracy theories surrounding the ionosphere and the HAARP program, with one participant expressing skepticism about the energy required to manipulate the ionosphere as suggested by theorists.
  • Some participants assert that the HAARP program appears normal and dismiss the conspiracy theories as unfounded.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of skepticism regarding conspiracy theories about the ionosphere and HAARP. There is no consensus on the validity of these theories, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of potential damage to the ionosphere.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference external sources and theories without fully resolving the assumptions or claims made about the ionosphere and HAARP. The discussion includes speculative elements regarding the energy requirements for manipulating the ionosphere.

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So as what i understand of this piece of our sky is that it is a bunch of ions collected together that does what? I know that we bounce radio signals off of it for HAM radios and other types of communications. I don't understand the ionosphere very much and would like to learn. What happens if it is damaged? how does it get damaged?

thanks
 
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Drakkith said:
See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionosphere

Follow the links around and you will find a wealth of info!

ok cool thanks. Its interesting some of the conspericy theories out about the ionosphere. any explanation on haarp?
thanks

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let me reword that. I noticed the article on haarp. I have looked over it but i have my doubts bout it becuse to me, it would take a crap load of energy to do what some theorist say. haha.
 
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HAARP, the actual research program, looks like a normal program. I can't see anything that would be suspicious. The theory's and accusations otherwise are completely unfounded and typical of conspiracy theorists everywhere. Now, let's no longer talk about that, as it would be better to start a new thread in the Debunking forum.
 
Drakkith said:
HAARP, the actual research program, looks like a normal program. I can't see anything that would be suspicious. The theory's and accusations otherwise are completely unfounded and typical of conspiracy theorists everywhere. Now, let's no longer talk about that, as it would be better to start a new thread in the Debunking forum.


LOL, that's what i say. it would take soooo much energy to manipulate the ionsphere . Anyway thanks for all the info.
 

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