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A well in Gujarat’s Morbi has been shaking continuously with rippling water with experts having no clue why

A well in Gujarat's Morbi has been shaking continuously with rippling water; experts are still trying to understand why

People in India will gather around a forming crowd even if they don’t know why. While at times it can be a tourist attraction, at other times it can be a mystery they are trying to figure out on their own. In videos going viral on the internet from Gujarat’s Morbi district, people are gathering around a well to look at its water.According to reports by media outlets, an 18-foot-deep well located on the farmland of Pranjivan Sadariya in Virparda village of the district has been shaking with its water oscillating continuously since August 2, 2026. Clips from the site show water level in the well rising to one side and then to another, even spilling out at times, all on its own as shocked residents watch on standby.

Shaking well in Gujarat

Shaking well in Gujarat

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<p> While there are two or three wells nearby, the water in those has remained completely still, raising suspicions.</p>
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<p> According to the owner Pranjivan Sadariya, the unusual activity began on August 2, just three months after the well was built. “When I arrived at my farm on Sunday, water from the well was spilling over the edge, and the same thing has continued ever since,” he said.Local residents said the water surface was visibly disturbed on Sunday and Monday. The movement briefly stopped on Tuesday before returning on Wednesday and Thursday, adding to the rising mystery around the well.  While there are two or three wells nearby, the water in those has remained completely still, raising suspicions.The unusual sight has attracted hundreds of curious onlookers from nearby villages, while motorists travelling along the nearby highway have also stopped to observe the continuously moving water. Visitors watched the phenomenon with amazement, recording videos on their mobile phones. While some described it as a miracle, others believed there could be a scientific explanation behind the unusual movement of the water. </p>
<p><h2> Earthquake on the way?</h2>
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<p>  As clips and word of the incident spread, numerous residents initially suspected the strange movement might be linked to seismic activity. However, district authorities have ruled out any connection with earthquakes, saying the phenomenon appears to be caused by a natural geological process.District geologist J S Vadher said preliminary observations do not indicate any earthquake-related activity. “This is not seismic activity. Prima facie, it appears that following heavy upstream rainfall, groundwater is recharging and air trapped in the pore spaces of rocks is being released, causing the disturbance in the well,” he explained.Officials also consulted the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) in Gandhinagar, which reportedly confirmed that there is no active fault line beneath the area. </p>
<p><h2> Rainfall causing the oscillation?</h2>
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Rainfall causing the oscillation?

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<p> According to authorities, recent heavy rainfall has rapidly replenished underground aquifers.</p>
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<p> According to authorities, recent heavy rainfall has rapidly replenished underground aquifers. As groundwater levels rose, trapped air inside underground rock formations may have escaped through fractures and pores, creating continuous turbulence on the water’s surface.Morbi District Collector Swapnil Khare said the Gujarat government has been informed and a scientific team from Gandhinagar will carry out a detailed study. “We have informed the Gujarat government about it, and a team from Gandhinagar will visit the site for further investigation,” he said.While the preliminary assessment points to groundwater recharge as the most likely cause, officials said the exact reason behind the unusual ripples will only be confirmed after experts complete their investigation.Until then, the mysterious well continues to fascinate residents and visitors alike, turning a quiet village in Morbi into the centre of widespread curiosity.  <a href=Go to Source

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