Latif Andaç, who draws attention with his efforts to find water in barren lands with a fork in his hand in Karaman, is actually pursuing a bigger dream: discovering oil and natural gas resources. While the tradition of finding water with a fork and stick continues in Karaman, Latif Andaç continues to apply this method.
Even though it is known that it has no scientific basis, it is still considered a frequently used method in Karaman. Although experts state that this application has no scientific validity, Andaç has full faith in detecting underground water resources.
I Have Hope for Oil and Natural Gas
Finally karaman Bucakkışla VillageAndaç found plenty of water in an area that was said to have “no water”. Karamandan.comIn his statement to “Water that sits underground wants to come out somehow. The water that sees me moves as if saying ‘Take me out’. Chopstick sellers are looking for the places where I found them but can’t find them, because chopsticks work quite well for me. All I want is to identify veins in oil and gas fields. I have a natural talent; I can detect water veins, determine whether there is more or less water, where it comes from and where it goes. I can even follow the vein of water for kilometers. “If given the opportunity, I believe I can find oil or natural gas.” he said.
Dowsing: A Mysterious Method Used for Centuries
Based on farmers’ efforts to search for water, usually using Y- or L-shaped sticks “dowsing” The technique is applied in many places around the world. This method, B.C. in the 1300s MesopotamiaIt was recorded that it was used even in .
It is claimed that this interesting application is carried out through a principle called dowsing. It is suggested that only people with special abilities can apply this method effectively. In other words, it is stated that the branch or rod does not move on its own, on the contrary, these determinations are made as a result of the energy fields of underground objects harmonizing with the vibration fields in the human body.
Rod makers state that the rod moves when they approach water or mineral veins. However, this method does not have scientific validity and does not have the same effect on everyone.
Techniques for Finding Water with a Stick
The most commonly used tools in this tradition are Y-shaped branches or L-shaped metal rods, especially made from hazel, willow or apple trees. Some people claim to be able to locate water using only their hands. Rod anglers state that their rods change direction or move up and down when they sense the presence of water. This is thought to be due to the underground water creating a kind of energy field on the rod.
Finding water with a stickis generally used more frequently in arid regions and is said to have a higher success rate where water veins are close to the surface. This tradition is still widely practiced in Turkey and many other countries, especially in rural areas. The method of finding water with a stick has been used throughout history in countries such as the United States, England, Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
Scientific Observations on the Dowsing Method
scientistsargues that finding water with a stick is no better than randomness and that the movement of the sticks is usually caused by subconscious muscle movements. Proponents of this method may have local knowledge and knowledge of the natural locations of watercourses, but modern science reveals that rodding is not a reliable method.
scientific research, finding water with a stick The method has not proven to be effective. In a study conducted in the United States, it was observed that 27 people who claimed to be able to find water with this technique failed in determining the depth and amount of water. A geologist and engineer who could accurately determine the depth of water at different points on the same land presented an important opposing view on the validity of this method.
In a large-scale experiment conducted in Norway, 25 people who were claimed to have dowsing ability searched the same area without being aware of each other. At the end of the experiment, it turned out that each of them pointed to different places.
It is thought that the way of holding the sticks plays an important role in their movement. Because of a grip method called “unstable balance,” even small unconscious movements can cause the bar to move. Even a “moment of hope” can affect this situation. The idea that “since it has been done for centuries, ancient people must have known something” stands out as an important factor behind why this method is still used today.
Latif Andaç’s story reveals the contradiction between traditional methods and modern science. Continuing with his own belief, Andaç perhaps has the hope of making a great discovery in the future.
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