Earths Warning

The Underground Disturbance Phenomenon: A Cross-Cultural and Temporal Analysis

Introduction – Oxford, Indiana: A Starting Point

• In September 1889, in Oxford, Indiana, reports surfaced of a large, horned snake (15ft long, stovepipe width, glowing eyes) disturbing graves in Oxford West Cemetery.

• A mausoleum was constructed to protect the dead.

• This event sparked an investigation into similar occurrences, revealing a widespread, ongoing phenomenon.

Global Parallels: Ancient Myths and Modern Reports

• Similar stories of underground serpents and disturbances exist across cultures:

  • England: Lambton Worm (Durham): A giant worm terrorizing the River Wear area.

  • Mongolia: Mongolian Death Worm (Gobi Desert): A massive underground creature with deadly abilities.

  • Cambodia/Thailand: Nāga Temples: Temples built with underground chambers related to serpent beings.

  • Austria: Lindworm of Klagenfurt: A dragon/serpent emerging from underground caverns.

  • Pacific Northwest Native Traditions: Wasgo: A creature known to burrow underground.

  • Oxford is unique in its focus on graveyard disturbance and the specific response of building a mausoleum.

US Historical Accounts: The 1870s – 1890s (Part 1)

• Reports of underground disturbances and serpent-like creatures were prevalent across the US:

  • 1873-1875: Uwharrie Mountains, North Carolina (mining disruption)

  • 1875-1877: Hudson Valley, New York (multiple newspaper accounts)

  • 1875-1877: Sacramento River Delta, California (farming disruption)

  • 1876-1878: Silver City Region, New Mexico (mining disruption)

  • 1876-1878: Adirondacks Region, New York (mining and logging disruption)

  • 1878-1880: Cache Valley, Utah (farmers reported ground disturbances)

  • 1878-1880: Red River Valley, Louisiana (newspaper accounts)

  • 1879-1881: Superstition Mountains, Arizona (mine cave-ins)

  • 1880-1882: Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey

  • 1880-1882: Guadalupe Mountains, Texas

  • 1881-1883: Cumber Gap, Tennessee

  • 1881-1883: Great Dismal Swamp, Virginia/North Carolina

  • 1882-1884: Lake Champlain Region, Vermont

  • 1883-1885: Cahaba River Valley, Alabama

  • 1883-1885: Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia

  • 1884-1886: Flint Hills Region, Kansas

  • 1885-1887: Penobscot Bay, Maine

  • 1885-1887: Salt River Valley, Arizona

  • 1886-1888: Choctaw Territory, Oklahoma

  • 1887-1889: Mobile Bay Region, Alabama

  • 1888-1890: Baxter Springs, Kansas

  • 1888-1890: Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho

  • 1889: Oxford West Cemetery, Indiana (original story)

  • 1890-1892: Catskill Mountains, New York

  • 1891-1893: Kittatinny Mountains, Pennsylvania

  • 1892-1894: Arkansas River Valley, Colorado

  • 1892-1894: St. Croix River Valley, Minnesota

  • 1893-1895: Moosehead Lake Region, Maine

  • 1893-1895: Green River Valley, Kentucky

  • 1893-1895: Natchez Trace Region, Mississippi

  • 1894-1896: Upper Peninsula, Michigan

  • 1895-1897: Humboldt County, Nevada

  • 1895-1897: Cascade Range, Oregon

  • 1896-1898: Lake of the Ozarks Region, Missouri

US Historical Accounts: Characteristics

• Common characteristics of these historical accounts:

  • Holes: Approximately 12-18 inches in diameter.

  • Tunnel Systems: Similar angles and patterns.

  • Ground Disturbances: Spiral depressions, subsurface movement.

  • Location: Proximity to water sources, geological fault lines, and mineral deposits.

Modern Era Accounts: 1948 – Present

• The phenomenon continues into the modern era:

  • 1950s-Present: Mount Shasta, California (long-term documentation)

  • 1960s-1980s: Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington

  • 1966-1967: Point Pleasant, West Virginia (Mothman connection)

  • 1967-Present: San Luis Valley, Colorado (ongoing documentation)

  • 1970s-Present: Dulce, New Mexico (continuous reporting)

  • 1980s-1990s: Pine Bush, New York

  • 1990s-Present: Black Forest, Colorado

  • 1960s-Present: Superstition Mountains, Arizona

  • 1970s-Present: Uinta Basin, Utah

  • 1950s-1980s: Ozark Mountains, Arkansas/Missouri

  • 1975-Present: Marfa Region, Texas

  • 1980s-Present: Lake Wallenpaupack, Pennsylvania

  • 1968-Present: Olympic Peninsula, Washington

  • 1950s-Present: Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts

  • 1963-Present: Mammoth Cave Region, Kentucky

  • 1970s-Present: Death Valley, California

  • 1982-Present: Hudson Valley Region, New York

  • 1955-Present: Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee/North Carolina

Current Activity Clusters (2019 – 2024)

• Concentrated activity is observed in the following clusters:

  • Western Mountain Cluster: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho (Yellowstone Region)

  • Four Corners Cluster: Utah (Skinwalker Ranch), Colorado (San Luis Valley), Arizona (Sedona), New Mexico (Dulce)

  • Pacific Northwest Cluster: Washington (Olympic Peninsula), Oregon (Cascade Range), California (Mount Shasta)

  • Eastern Clusters: Appalachian Region, Ozark Plateau

Environmental Patterns: Geological & Weather Correlations

• Consistent environmental patterns are associated with the phenomenon:

  • Geological:

    • Karst topography connections (limestone regions, cave systems)

    • Mineral associations (iron, quartz, copper, rare earth elements)

  • Weather:

    • Increased activity 24-48 hours after heavy rain

    • High humidity periods

    • Seasonal transitions

    • Sudden pressure changes

Environmental Patterns:

• Soil & Vegetation

  • Soil:

    • Clay-rich soils

    • High mineral content

    • High water table

  • Vegetation:

    • Circular dead zones

    • Unusual growth patterns

    • Stressed vegetation along tunnel lines

Environmental Patterns:

• Electromagnetic

  • Electromagnetic:

    • Increased activity during geomagnetic storms

    • Natural magnetic anomalies

    • Electromagnetic hotspots

    • Equipment malfunctions (cell phones, cameras, GPS)

    • Compass variations

    • Radio interference

Atmospheric Phenomena:

• Rainbows & Static Discharge:

  • Rainbow Phenomena: Ground disturbances followed by rainbow sightings.

  • Static Discharge: Metallic taste in air, hair standing on end, static cling, equipment malfunction.

  • Static discharge may contribute to air ionization.

  • Unique atmospheric situation are created by the following effects:
    *Gas releases from below ground
    *Static discharge building up
    *Creation of an ionized field
    *Moisture in the air becoming charged
    *Particulate matter being released
    The prismatic effect is enhanced by the electrical charge

Atmospheric Phenomena:

• Unusual Light Forms:

  • “Fire in the Sky”: Reddish-orange illumination, often at dusk/dawn.

  • “Colored Lightning”: Horizontal movement, multiple colors, no thunder.

  • “Glowing Air”: Luminous mist/fog, bluish-white, visible day or night.

  • “Dancing Lights”: Systematic movement, changing colors, responsive to ground movement.

  • “Electric Rainbows”: Appear without rain, can occur at night, unusual color patterns.

Other Signs, Reactions, and Events from the 1800s

• Additional signs reported in historical accounts:

  • Animal Behavior: Agitation, refusal to cross areas, unusual migrations.

  • Plant/Vegetation Changes: Sudden wilting, unusual growth, crop failure.

  • Water-Related: Cloudy wells, water level changes, metallic taste, stream course changes.

  • Ground Effects: Earth sounds, ground warming, soil color changes.

  • Atmospheric Effects: Fog in lines, unusual smells (metallic/sulfur), temperature variations.

  • Human/Structure Impacts: Physical sensations (metallic taste, tingling, headaches), structural damage (foundation settling, cracks).

  • Tool/Equipment Reactions: Rapid rusting, magnetization, compass malfunctions.

Ideal Conditions: A “Perfect Storm” Scenario

• Ideal conditions for triggering or intensifying events:

  • Temperature: 45-65°F (7-18°C), temperature inversions.

  • Pressure: Barometric pressure changes of 0.5-1.0 inches, dropping pressure.

  • Humidity: 65-85%, post-rain conditions, saturated ground.

  • Weather: Recent rainfall, clearing conditions, light wind.

  • Ground: Saturated soil, recent groundwater changes, clay-rich soil, mineral presence.

  • Timing: Dawn/dusk, full moon periods, seasonal changes, equinox proximity, solar activity peaks.

  • Geographic: Near water sources, mineral deposits, fault lines, underground cavities.

  • Electromagnetic: EMF fluctuations, geomagnetic activity, solar flare activity, static charge buildup.

Fog and Air Smell Characteristics

• Fog and Air Smell Characteristics:

  • Fog:

    • Forms in lines/tracks, hugs the ground, unusually dense.

    • Moves against wind, appears suddenly, can form in dry conditions.

    • Often glows or has luminous quality.

  • Air Smell:

    • Metallic: Copper-like, iron/blood smell, ozone-like.

    • Sulfur: Rotten egg smell, match-like, pungent.

Conclusion:

• A Persistent Phenomenon:

  • The consistent patterns observed over 150 years suggest a persistent, explainable phenomenon.

  • Understand the Underlying Effects of Mining

  • Understanding the Importance of Natural Migration

  • Understanding the Relevance of Cultural Knowledge