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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Mathew Erpansizo

Morbi Shaking Well Explained: Geologists Confirm Groundwater Recharge, 'Not Seismic Activity'

The shaking of a well in Gujarat is a natural phenomenon caused by heavy monsoon rains as explained by Geologists. (Credit: Screenshot From Jobaaj Learnings/Facebook)

Residents in the Morbi district of western Indian state of Gujarat watched with profound concern as water in a local village well began shaking continuously, sparking immediate fears of an impending earthquake across the region.

The unusual phenomenon quickly generated viral attention on social media platforms, drawing large crowds of anxious onlookers to the site.

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