The Mysterious Buga Sphere: UFO Evidence or Elaborate Hoax?

A strange metal sphere that crashed in Colombia has split scientists and UFO researchers into opposing camps. Some claim it proves visitors from other worlds exist. Others say it’s an elaborate fake designed to fool people.

The Crash in Colombia

On March 2nd, witnesses watched a silver sphere zigzag through the sky above the town of Buga in Colombia. The object moved in ways that seemed impossible for normal aircraft. After striking a power line, it crashed to the ground in a grassy field.

David Velez el Potro was among the first people to reach the crash site. When he touched the sphere, he said it felt as cold as a refrigerator and weighed about four pounds. Within hours of handling the object, Velez el Potro began feeling sick with nausea and dizziness. His friend Jose, who also touched the sphere, suffered similar symptoms for days.

Strange Effects on the Environment

The field where the sphere landed soon showed disturbing changes. All the grass in the area died completely. The soil became dry and lifeless. Three months later, nothing has grown back in that spot. Local residents sent photos to Velez el Potro showing the dead zone where the sphere had rested.

Scientists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico studied the area. They believe some kind of invisible energy drained all the water from the plants and soil. The researchers think tiny particles called anions might have caused this effect. These particles carry negative electric charges and could have sucked the moisture right out of the ground.

Inside the Mysterious Sphere

When scientists examined the sphere more closely, they found something shocking. Using powerful microscopes that could magnify objects 2,000 times, they discovered a maze of tiny fiber-optic cables hidden inside. These cables appeared to connect to copper pins on the sphere’s surface and what looked like a computer chip.

The sphere has three layers made of metal-like materials. Around the center, researchers found 18 tiny spheres surrounding what they call “a chip.” X-ray scans could not find any seams or joints that would show how the object was built.

Mexican engineer Rodolfo Garrido has been studying the sphere since it was recovered. He believes the fiber-optic cables can send and receive signals, like a communication device. Garrido thinks the sphere created its own electromagnetic field that allowed it to float through the air.

The Weight Mystery

Perhaps the strangest thing about the sphere is how its weight keeps changing. When it first crashed, the object weighed just over four pounds. But since then, it has grown much heavier without getting any bigger in size.

Garrido revealed that the sphere’s weight jumped to 16 pounds, then 20 pounds, and finally 22 pounds. The object is now five times heavier than when it landed, even though it looks exactly the same. Some scientists think this proves the sphere uses advanced technology to control gravity and make itself lighter when flying.

According to this theory, the sphere’s electromagnetic field somehow reduced its weight while in the air. When the field was damaged by the power line, the object became heavier and crashed.

Claims of a Hoax

Not everyone believes the Buga Sphere is real alien technology. Dr. Julia Mossbridge from the University of San Diego thinks the whole thing is fake. She calls it “a man-made art project” created by humans, not visitors from space.

Dr. Mossbridge points out that no one has proven the videos of the flying sphere show the same object that was found on the ground. She thinks someone could have made the metal sphere separately and claimed it was what fell from the sky.

The involvement of Mexican journalist Jaime Maussan has made some experts even more suspicious. Maussan has a long history of promoting UFO claims that turned out to be false. In 2017, he claimed to have found alien mummies in Peru. Experts later said those were fake too. Maussan has made similar claims about alien evidence on three different occasions, but none have been proven real.

Government Cover-Up Claims

UN-accredited investigator Mark Christopher Lee has made explosive claims about the Buga Sphere case. According to Lee, a secret source close to the Pentagon revealed that the CIA and U.S. Department of Defense have used Central and South America for psychological operations involving UFOs.

Lee suggests that government agencies spread fake UFO stories to hide their testing of secret weapons and advanced technology. He believes the Buga Sphere might be part of this campaign, with Maussan being used as an unwitting spokesperson.

“The CIA and Pentagon have a documented history of experimenting with narratives in Latin America, using UFO sightings and myths as a smokescreen,” Lee explained. He points out that many famous UFO incidents happen near military bases where new aircraft are tested.

Recent reporting by The Wall Street Journal supports these claims. The newspaper found evidence that U.S. defense agencies have encouraged UFO stories to hide the existence of cutting-edge military technology.

Scientific Investigation Continues

Despite the controversy, scientists at the National Autonomous University of Mexico are moving forward with their research. They have published detailed reports about their findings and hired additional laboratories to study the sphere.

The research team is trying something called reverse engineering. This means they want to take the sphere apart and figure out how it works. If the object really uses unknown technology, this could lead to major scientific breakthroughs.

The scientists plan to study the electromagnetic fields around the sphere and test how the fiber-optic cables function. They also want to understand why the object’s weight keeps changing and whether it can really manipulate gravity.

The Debate Continues

The Buga Sphere has created a heated debate in the scientific community. Those who support the alien technology theory point to the complex internal structure and the environmental effects at the crash site. They argue that no human technology could create such advanced features.

Supporters also note that the sphere’s changing weight defies known physics. They claim this proves the object uses scientific principles that humans don’t understand yet.

Skeptics counter that all these effects could be faked with enough time and money. They argue that the fiber-optic cables could have been added after the sphere was built. The weight changes might be measurement errors or deliberate deception.

The dead vegetation at the crash site doesn’t convince skeptics either. They point out that many chemicals or devices could kill plants and prevent them from growing back.

The Search for Truth

Whether the Buga Sphere represents genuine alien technology or an elaborate hoax remains unclear. The involvement of known hoax promoter Jaime Maussan raises serious questions about the case’s credibility. At the same time, the detailed scientific analysis by respected universities suggests something unusual is happening.

The ongoing research may eventually provide clearer answers. If the sphere really contains unknown technology, further study should reveal how it works. If it’s a fake, investigators might find evidence of how it was made.

Until then, the Buga Sphere remains one of the most controversial UFO cases in recent memory. It represents either humanity’s first confirmed contact with alien technology or one of the most sophisticated hoaxes ever created.

The truth about what crashed in Colombia may reshape how people understand life beyond Earth. Or it might show that some mysteries have ordinary explanations.

SOURCES: Daily Mail, Anomalien
COVER PHOTO: Sasaki Andi (YouTube)

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