What Are the Consequences of Damage to the Ionosphere?

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The ionosphere is a region of the Earth's atmosphere filled with ions that reflects radio signals, crucial for communications like HAM radio. Damage to the ionosphere can disrupt these communications, but the specifics of how it gets damaged are not well understood in the discussion. There are conspiracy theories surrounding the HAARP research program, but these theories are deemed unfounded and lack substantial evidence. The consensus is that manipulating the ionosphere would require an immense amount of energy, making such claims highly questionable. Overall, the conversation highlights a desire for more understanding of the ionosphere and its significance.
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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?

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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?
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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 teh ionsphere . Anyway thanks for all the info.
 
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