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CROP WATCH 2002

UPDATE - PICTOGRAM FORMATION IN GEORGETOWN, ONTARIO

Some initial aerial and ground photos have been posted, courtesy Clynt King, Julia Henderson (The Helicopter Company), Matt Rock (CCCRN) and Mike Bird (CCCRN). The thumbnail diagram has also been revised based on the aerial photos and further ground measurements. See also Matt Rock's preliminary survey diagram also posted. Up to around 92 metres (300 feet) long, exact measurements still being finalized. Smallest bottom circle is actually a ring with offset central circle, forming a standing crescent shape, segmented by the joining pathway.

Please continue to use the temporary copy of the Crop Circles in Canada 2002 page which has been placed here, until the main CCCRN web site can be brought back online within the next few days:

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CROP WATCH 2002

LARGE PICTOGRAM FORMATION - GEORGETOWN, ONTARIO

A large new formation was reported on July 25 and first seen by the farmer on July 22. While in the same region as the previously reported 'randomly downed areas', this one is a much more distinct geometric formation according to Matt Rock, Joanna Emery and Mike Bird, local CCCRN field research assistants, who have been examining it on the ground. Formation is a long 'classic' type pictogram, in wheat, consisting of a large circle which contains a standing ring. Lay in both outer and inner flattened areas is counterclockwise. At the centre of the circle is a tight 'bird's nest' swirl. A short pathway connects to a smaller circle approximately diameter which again has a somewhat offset standing ring inside it. The lay in the outer flattened area is clockwise on one side and counterclockwise on the other. In the inner flattened area, the lay is counterclockwise, also again with a tight 'bird's nest' swirl in the centre. A long second straight pathway coming again from the largest circle connects to a large third plain circle, which also has a counterclockwise lay. The inner standing rings in two of the circles are segmented by the attached pathways. The overall configuration is that of an 'L', approximately 92 metres (300 + feet) on its longest side, making it at least the second or third largest formation on record so far in Canada, about the same size as the larger of the two Hagersville, Ontario pictogram formations in 1999. More detailed measurements available soon. Stalks gently bent over, not broken, appearing dehydrated near root. Some single standing stalks thought formation. Some nodes appear singed in the circle centres. Electrostatic 'crackling' noted by two people. In places, green burdock (a course, thistle-covered weed) is not flattened while wheat surrounding it is although some stalks are sharply bent several inches above the ground. Burdock leaves appear wilted or dehydrated.

Farmer has agreed to hold off harvesting the field until the ground investigation is completed.

A preliminary diagram is posted; additional photos and field reports to follow soon.

AERIAL PHOTOS: if anybody reading knows someone who could fly over this one for aerial photos, please let me know, as we do not yet have a regular pilot in the area. Thank you.

WEBSITE NOTE: a temporary copy of the Crop Circles in Canada 2002 page has been placed here:

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The CCCRN web site is temporarily down, as increased traffic in the past week has again exceeded the data transfer limit. The site had been upgraded just a short while ago, to prevent this, but this will be need to be done again within the next few days, as soon as possible. Apologies to everyone for any inconvenience.

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