NUFORC Databank: Largest Independent Collection of UFO/UAP Sighting Reports
By
handfuloflight
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
The article describes the NUFORC Databank, which is the largest independently collected and vetted repository of UFO/UAP (Unidentified Flying Objects/Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sighting reports available online. It has served as a primary resource for researchers and the public for 25 years, offering both recent first-hand witness accounts and historical archives. The reports are freely accessible for browsing, with commercial use requiring adherence to Terms of Service. NUFORC staff review and grade each submitted report.
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For 25 years, it has been the go-to resource for researchers and the general public interested in following the most recent first hand UFO witness accounts, or delving into a deep archive of historical reports.
The reports are freely available to the public to browse through the indexes below.
NUFORC staff review each report, and grade them as follows:
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