Aliens and Crop Circles
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Crop Circles - Are they really made by aliens?
Crop circles are another of these mysterious phenomena that intrigue scientists, mystics, and the general public alike because their appearance is unexplained.
Crop circles have been around for a while, but became most popular when a number appeared in England in the 1970s and 1980s. A crop circle is an area of a field, usually planted with wheat, corn or other such crops, which has been flattened in sections that form patterns when viewed from the air. These patterns are large, complex, precisely made, and generally appear overnight without anyone seeing them being made. This has, quite naturally, led to speculation about their origin being paranormal at least if not alien, made by extraterrestrials visiting in their UFOs.
Image from Wikimedia Commons.
Pictures of Crop Circles

Early Example of a Crop Circle, Avon Wiltshire Border, England
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Others are more complex, developing from the simple circular form into more complex geometric patterns, but always with astounding precision.

Crop Circle, Danebury, Hampshire, England.
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Aerial View of Crop Circles in a Wheat Field, Wiltshire, England
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Crop Circles are Huge!

And, as can be seen from these photos, crop circle designs can be not only complex but also enormous! How, then, could they have been made by human beings, and for what purpose? (Well, a number of people have shown that crop circles can be made by human beings with a few props like some wire, rope, and planks of wood, creating many hoaxes.) But still, were all these amazing circles created as hoaxes?
Image of Crop circle in Switzerland from Wikimedia Commons.

There are other aspects to crop circles that were not claimed as hoaxes that cannot be explained by this method of production. Scientists have measured electromagnetic energy in or around newly formed crop circles, and the nature of the damage done to the grain also suggests electromagnetic forces at work.
Aerial of Crop Circle
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For many, then, some kind of "alien" involvement is indicated, at least in the sense that there is no clear reason for their appearance (apart from hoaxes), and their nature is such that their production involves some form of technology not apparently available to the public.
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Crop Circles in Art
Despite numerous investigations by a variety of scientists, some of whom have found unexplained electromagnetic and other phenomena in the vicinity of recently appeared crop circles, and equally great efforts by those seeking to debunk them as hoaxes, there is no consensus on their origin. Still, for many, their existence is enough to stimulate our awareness of dimensions of life beyond the mere physical. Crop circles may indeed be made by alien beings from other worlds, or simply by forces that as of today are "alien" to us but will one day be understood. Either way, they are great examples of creativity using, but not confined by, the laws of geometry. So, let's enjoy them!
Here are some examples of art inspired by crop circles.

Crop Circle Aw-Aw Gold
by 3DMOONMAN at zazzle.com

Crop Circle Sunset -Dark Purple
by ET Vaughn at zazzle.com

Crop circlin
by peter222999 at zazzle.com

Crop Circle
by astara at zazzle.com

cropcircle ufo poster
by peter222999 at zazzle.com
Great New Movie on Crop Circles
"What On Earth? Inside the Crop Circle Mystery"

"What On Earth? Inside the Crop Circle Mystery" is an 81-minute documentary produced and directed by Suzanne Taylor. She visited England, where so many crop circles have appeared, and became acquainted with people who have had deep experiences in relationship to crop circles. These include artists, scientists, mathematicians, philosophers, farmers and others - a broad spectrum of people who are united in a common goal of learning about and from this amazing phenomenon of crop circles.
This movie follows Suzanne Taylor's interactions with these people, their visits to crop circles, and their discussions about how their lives have changed as a result of this phenomenon. In particular, she focuses on the need to go beyond the limitations of a materialistic worldview, based on scientific understandings that are clearly incomplete, and open ourselves to new horizons that may allow us to come together as humankind and solve our common problems.
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What do you Think about Crop Circles?
So, what do you think about crop circles - are they made by aliens, hoaxers, or something else? Anyone seen a crop circle? Here's your chance to let us know about it!
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WriterJanis
Dec 30, 2011 @ 3:18 am | delete
- I believe that some are fake and some are real.
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OHNO2011
Dec 22, 2011 @ 2:55 pm | delete
- I don't see to believe. Outer spacers. Arcturians have claim some of them, not all of them. I would think the artists would claim these beautiful works, and the messages that are contained in some are mind-boggling. Fascinating subject.
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madinvestment
Oct 26, 2011 @ 12:29 am | delete
- I do not believe they are alien related. However, I do believe it has something to do with energy. Some type of phenomenon that man has yet to understand. Might have something to do with dark matter energy.
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awakeningwellness
Aug 24, 2011 @ 3:24 pm | delete
- An intriguing subject that could lead to endless debates...I would love to see some of these circles in person!
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Heather426
Jul 6, 2011 @ 12:44 am | delete
- great lens about a fascinating subject!
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- Article on Crop Circles at New World Encyclopedia
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- Crop Circles and More (CCaM) site that gives you everything you always wanted to know about Crop Circles ... and More!
- Crop Circle Research
- Website that presents research on crop circles, especially those that are not hoaxes!
- Crop Circle Connector
- Website connecting information about crop circles worldwide.
- Silent Circle
- Website featuring reports of newly discovered crop circles
- What on Earth? Inside the Crop Circle Mystery
- Website of Suzanne Taylor, Producer/Director of "What on Earth?"
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