Farm Well in Gujarat Morbi Is Making Waves, Literally. Experts Have an Answer
Officials say no tremors were recorded as a 18-foot-deep well kept sending waves and ripples, drawing crowds and a state probe.
- An 18-foot-deep well in Veerparda village, Morbi district, Gujarat, has generated unexplained water ripples for five days, drawing curious crowds to the site.
- Farm owner Pranjivan Sadariya first observed the phenomenon on August 2, three months after the well's construction, sparking public theories about supernatural activity.
- District Geologist J.S. Vadher stated that groundwater is recharging after heavy upstream rainfall, which releases air trapped in rock pore spaces, causing the disturbance.
- Ruling out seismic activity, authorities and the Institute of Seismological Research in Gandhinagar confirmed no active fault lines exist in the region.
- Morbi District Collector Swapnil Khare confirmed a team will visit the site for investigation, while officials urged residents to avoid panic or rumors.
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'Waves without quake': Mystery well in Gujarat baffles locals as water ripples for 5 days; watch
In a remote village in Morbi district, Gujarat, an 18-foot-deep well has captivated locals with its swirling waves and ripples that have persisted for five days. Experts theorize that trapped air from underground rocks may be responsible for the unique phenomenon, while seismic activity has been dismissed by geologists. A specialized team from Gandhinagar is set to explore this intriguing scenario.
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