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Flash 18: Altered Realities

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It is not unusual for conspiracy theories to arise in the wake of a significant catastrophe. This trend has continued following the extensive flooding in Florida caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among the prevailing theories is the notion that these hurricanes may have been artificially created rather than occurring naturally. Of course my interest was sparked by the concept of geoengineered hurricanes or manipulated weather disasters and I searched into the matter. Indeed, research online detailed the use of a weather modification programs, among which was one called Operation Popeye  used during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1972. This program, conducted by the US Airforce, aimed to prolong the monsoon season in specific areas along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in order to hinder North Vietnamese military operations by softening road surfaces and inducing landslides,thus giving the USA military the upper hand. Further research led me to explore cloud seeding , a technique employed to