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Scientists are exploring the use of lasers to manipulate weather, potentially controlling rain and lightning. Physicists are firing trillion-watt lasers into the sky to precipitate rain clouds and bring down lightning bolts. The process involves using lasers to create ions, which act as seeds for water vapor to condense around, similar to dust particles.
While still experimental, the technology has shown promise in the laboratory. There are allegations that governments, including the CIA and USSR, have experimented with weather control in the past, though nothing conclusive.
The current laser technology requires existing water vapor in the air to work, making it ineffective in clear, blue sky conditions. However, it could be used for flood control, agriculture, outdoor events, and even hurricane modification.