Mysterious rippling well in Gujarat draws crowds as scientists investigate
An 18-foot-deep well in a remote Gujarat village has been producing continuous surface waves for five days, prompting local curiosity and official investigation.
A deep well, about 18 feet, in a remote part of Gujarat's Morbi district has been displaying nonstop ripples on its surface for the past five days, attracting villagers, commuters and onlookers. The well’s owner, Pranjivan Sadariya, first observed water spilling over the rim on August 2, shortly after the well was constructed three months earlier. Geologist J S Vadher explained that the disturbance is likely caused by air escaping from rock pores as groundwater, replenished by recent heavy rains, rises, and he ruled out any seismic activity.
The Institute of Seismological Research in Gandhinagar verified the absence of an active fault line in the area. District collector Swapnil Khare said a specialist team from Gandhinagar will travel to the site for a detailed study, after informing the state government of the unusual occurrence.
Why it matters
The odd well behavior raises questions about groundwater dynamics and local geological safety, prompting scientific scrutiny.
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