evidence: The claims are false. Scientists say the luminous weather phenomenon was created by a confirmed geomagnetic storm and that the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (commonly referred to as HAARP) is not capable of generating global auroral displays. [...] In reaction to the widely shared event, a series of social media posts claimed the aurora activity was linked to a scheduled HAARP testing period running from May 8 to 10. [...] In a statement, HAARP director Jessica Matthews said the planned May experiments "were in no way linked to the solar storm or high auroral activity seen around the globe".