This method, called “dowsing”, in which farmers try to find water by using Y or L-shaped sticks, can be found in many parts of the world. It is known that it was used even in Mesopotamia in the 1300s BC.
It is said that only people with special abilities can apply this interesting technique, which is claimed to be possible thanks to radiesthesia (radiosense). In other words, it is claimed that this determination can be made by the energy fields of the underground object and the vibration fields of the human body entering into equal resonance. Well, let’s see what was the answer of science to this claim:
Scientific research has not proven that this method works.
In a study conducted in the USA, it was seen that 27 people who claimed to be able to find water with this method failed in issues such as depth and quantity. A geologist and engineer were able to successfully detect the depth of water at different points in the same field.
A large-scale experiment was also conducted in Norway on the subject.
25 people claiming to have dowsing ability searched the same area without knowing each other. At the end of the experiment, it was seen that all of them showed different places.
If you are one of those who say “I have a friend but…”, it is worth reminding the following:
Groundwater resources are found in too many places, just dig deep enough is important. In addition, farmers are skilled at recognizing lands and inevitably tend to these points. Signs such as the fact that the soil is more humid and the plant density is high attract them to these points.
It is thought that the way of holding the rod is also effective in the movement of the rod.
Because it is held in a form called “unstable balance”, even small unconscious movements can easily move the stick. Even a “moment of anticipation” can be effective in this. The idea that “old people know something, since it has been done for centuries” is also very effective in the fact that this method still continues today.
Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4
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