MANSON, Iowa — A small central Iowa city is having a problem drilling a new well, and it believes the reason dates back millions of years.
Manson has failed three times to drill for a new steady water supply. The difficulty apparently is due to a meteor that struck an estimated 74 million years ago, creating what’s known as the Manson impact crater. Geologists believe that the meteor caused a catastrophic explosion that burned up everything within 130 miles. Underground, remnants of the meteor remain, and they are causing headaches for drill engineers, according to the Fort Dodge Messenger.
The city has hired Aquetech Innovation, a company in nearby Fort Dodge that uses satellite imagery to determine well sites. Lanny Rosenquist, a geologist and owner of Aquetech, said satellite imagery shows markers that can indicate aquifers.
A Section on 05/17/2014