Glossary
14 terms and concepts indexed
Terms starting with "V"
14 terms
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Valles Caldera
A volcanic caldera located in New Mexico, formed by explosive volcanic activity and later filled with lava flows and sediments, which showcases evidence of significant geological processes.
Valley Trains
Deposits of sediment left by glacial meltwater, often indicating ancient water flow patterns and used by geologists to reconstruct past environments.
Vampire Hunters
Individuals or groups in folklore and popular culture who seek to combat or eliminate vampires, often depicted as using various tools and methods to reveal and defeat these supernatural beings.
Van Meter Monster
A creature reported in Van Meter, Iowa in 1903, described as a winged entity with a distinct appearance and linked to local legends and mysterious sightings.
Vandenberg Air Force Base
A military base in California known for its role in launching satellites and missiles, and a site reportedly associated with multiple UAP sightings.
Varginha Incident
A reported incident in Varginha, Brazil in 1996 where witnesses claimed to have seen an alien creature and associated UFO activity, leading to widespread speculation and investigation.
Varginha UFO case
An incident that occurred in Brazil in 1996 involving reports of UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial beings being seen in the city of Varginha, leading to widespread media attention and controv...
Varginha UFO incident
A reported encounter in 1996 involving a crashed UFO and alleged capture of extraterrestrial beings in Varginha, Brazil, which led to military involvement and numerous eyewitness accounts.
Vedic Ages
A historical period in India associated with the composition of the Vedas, ancient texts that are the foundation of Hindu philosophy, spirituality, and cosmology, encompassing various concepts of time...
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars, an organization founded in 1899 that supports veterans who have served overseas and advocates for veterans' issues.
Video Evidence
Visual recordings that are introduced during hearings to support claims made about UAP sightings and encounters.
Virgin Mary
Central figure in Christianity, Mowatt-Larssen claims to have had encounters with her that convey significant spiritual messages.
Volcanic Explosivity Index
A scale for measuring the explosiveness of volcanic eruptions, which helps categorize the eruption's size based on the volume of erupted materials.
Voluntaryism
A political philosophy that advocates for society to be organized on voluntary interactions and agreements without coercive state intervention, emphasizing individual freedom and personal responsibili...