Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program
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Posts falsely claim that the earthquake, which has killed at least 270 people, was caused by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program, or HAARP, which studies the properties and behavior of the upper atmosphere.
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An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster. Posts falsely claim that the earthquake, which has killed at least 270 people and left widespread damage, wa…
Posts falsely claim that the earthquake, which has killed at least 270 people, was caused by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program, or HAARP, which studies the properties and behavior of the upper atmosphere.
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