🛸 Help & Frequently Asked Questions

The Anomaly Archive is a citizen-led investigation platform dedicated to documenting, analyzing, and understanding unexplained phenomena. We collect verified reports of UAP sightings, cryptid encounters, paranormal activities, and other anomalous events to build the world's most comprehensive database of unexplained phenomena.

Click on "Report Sighting" in the main navigation or visit our enhanced reporting page. Fill out the detailed form with as much information as possible. You can include photos, videos, audio recordings, and even drawings of what you witnessed. The more detail you provide, the higher your report's quality score will be.

No, you can report anonymously. We understand that many witnesses prefer privacy. However, providing contact information allows our investigation team to follow up with additional questions, which significantly improves the credibility and value of your report.

Every report receives a quality score from 1.0 to 5.0 based on factors like media attachments, number of witnesses, detail level, location specificity, and time information. Higher quality reports are prioritized for investigation and appear more prominently in search results.

Our team reviews all submissions for authenticity, consistency, and credibility. We cross-reference locations, check for duplicate reports, analyze submitted media, and may contact witnesses for additional information. Only verified reports appear in our public database.

Reports may be rejected for: obvious hoaxes, insufficient detail, inappropriate content, duplicate submissions, or lack of credible evidence. If your report was rejected and you believe this was an error, please contact us with additional information.

Use our advanced search feature to filter by location, phenomenon type, date range, quality score, and more. You can search for specific keywords in descriptions or browse by categories like UAP, cryptid, or paranormal encounters.

Different colored markers represent different phenomenon types: 🛸 for UAP sightings, 🦁 for cryptid encounters, 👻 for paranormal activities, and ⚡ for other anomalous phenomena. Click any marker to view the full report details.

Yes! Researchers and investigators can export filtered datasets in various formats. This feature supports academic research, pattern analysis, and collaborative investigations. Visit our Data Explorer for export options.

Our weekly podcast where we discuss recent reports, interview witnesses, analyze patterns, and explore the latest developments in anomalous phenomena research. New episodes are released every week and available on our platform and major podcast directories.

If you've submitted a high-quality report or have significant expertise in anomalous phenomena, you may be contacted for an interview. You can also reach out to us directly if you have an exceptional story to share.

We take privacy seriously. Anonymous reports contain no personal identifiers. For non-anonymous reports, contact information is encrypted and only accessible to our verification team. We never share personal details publicly or with third parties without explicit consent.

Contact us with your report ID to request updates or deletion. For reports submitted with contact information, we can verify your identity and make requested changes. Anonymous reports cannot be modified after submission.

We take witness safety seriously. If you experience harassment related to your report, contact us immediately. We can increase privacy protections, remove location details, or take other measures to protect your safety and privacy.

No. The Anomaly Archive is an independent, citizen-led initiative. We are not affiliated with any government agencies, military organizations, or corporate entities. Our goal is transparent, open-source investigation of unexplained phenomena.

Beyond submitting reports, you can help by analyzing patterns in our data explorer, participating in our community discussions, sharing expertise in relevant fields, or assisting with technical verification of submitted media.

For exceptional cases with compelling evidence and cooperative witnesses, we may conduct field investigations. Priority is given to recent incidents with multiple witnesses, physical evidence, or ongoing phenomena.

Ensure your files are under 10MB and in supported formats (JPG, PNG, MP4, WAV, MP3). Clear your browser cache, try a different browser, or contact us if problems persist. You can also submit your report without media and email files separately.

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Use our contact form or email us directly with details about the issue, including your browser type, device, and steps to reproduce the problem. Screenshots or error messages are very helpful for quick resolution.