Start using Compass
Harness Compass to aid in context checking, trust & safety policy and assessment of narratives and claims.
Sign up todayOriginal Claim
Extreme weather events, including major wildfires and tsunamis in 2025, were intentionally caused by human-directed technologies to manipulate environmental outcomes.
Context by Compass
The claim that extreme weather events, including major wildfires and tsunamis in 2025, were intentionally caused by human-directed technologies to manipulate environmental outcomes lacks credible evidence. According to the BBC, there is no technology that allows humans to create or control hurricanes or other large-scale weather events. While cloud seeding is a real technique used to encourage rain, it cannot create or control hurricanes or tsunamis. The PreventionWeb article explains that conspiracy theories about weather manipulation often arise from a need to feel control over uncontrollable natural events. Furthermore, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has debunked claims of weather modification, stating that while human activities contribute to climate change, they do not have the capability to directly manipulate weather systems like hurricanes or tsunamis. These conspiracy theories are often fueled by misinformation and a misunderstanding of scientific principles. Therefore, the assertion that human-directed technologies are causing these extreme weather events is not supported by scientific evidence.