Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1995 No 07

Magazine Overview

Title: ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО (Measurement and UFO)
Issue: No. 7
Year: 1995
Publisher: Yaroslavl Group for the Study of UFOs
Type: Appendix to the newspaper 'Zavodskaya Pravda' of the Yaroslavl Tire Plant.
Cover Headline: ГЕОПАТОГЕННАЯ ЗОНА (Geopathic Zone)

Geopathic Zones: The Invisible Threat

The main article of this issue, "Geopathic Zones," explores the concept of these localized geophysical anomalies and their detrimental effects on human and animal health. Geopathic zones are described as areas where Earth's radiation causes harm, often stemming from intersecting underground water streams, geological faults, or man-made structures like utility lines in urban environments. Prolonged exposure is linked to a range of severe health issues, including cancer, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, vascular and neuropsychiatric disorders, migraines, and seizures. The article notes that animals also suffer in these zones, experiencing reduced productivity and increased illness.

Historically, people intuitively avoided building homes in such areas, relying on 'dowsers' or 'wise ones' to identify safe locations. In contrast, modern urban development often disregards these factors. The article cites examples of houses known as 'cancer houses' where generations have died from the disease, suggesting a connection to geopathic zones. German scientist Gustav von Pohl's research is mentioned, indicating that all 58 individuals he studied who died of cancer slept in geopathic zones.

While methods for detecting geopathic zones are limited to dowsing and observing plant and animal behavior (e.g., cats prefer them, dogs avoid them; certain trees thrive outside them while others are drawn to them), the article highlights the need for awareness. Symptoms of prolonged exposure include discomfort, headaches, weakness, insomnia, and fear, which typically subside within a month of leaving the zone. Children are particularly affected, experiencing nightmares and anxiety.

Western countries are noted as being ahead in developing protection methods, offering various shielding devices. Simple protective measures include using aluminum or lead foil, minerals, wool, cotton, paper, tea leaves, sawdust, cardboard, wheat stalks, and wire coils. The most straightforward solution remains relocating living and working spaces to safe areas.

The article also touches upon the lack of collaboration between local doctors and dowsers in Yaroslavl, which could help in early disease prevention. It emphasizes that geopathic zones weaken the body's defenses, making medical treatments less effective.

The Science of Meteorites

Another significant section discusses meteorites, their origins, and their scientific importance. It explains that small celestial bodies, including meteorites, comets, and cosmic dust, orbit the Sun, primarily between Mars and Jupiter. When these bodies enter Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, they become visible as fiery 'bolides' due to friction and heat. If large enough and not completely destroyed, they can reach the surface as stone or iron meteorites.

Meteorites are valuable because they represent extraterrestrial matter accessible for laboratory study, offering clues about the composition of other planets. They are geologically similar to deep Earth rocks. The article categorizes meteorites into stony, iron, and stony-iron types, noting the presence of unusually large iron crystals in some iron meteorites. The impact of atmospheric entry can shape meteorites, creating characteristic indentations called regmaglypts.

Famous meteorite falls are detailed, including the Sikhote-Alin iron meteorite (February 12, 1947) in the Russian Far East, which created numerous craters, and the Tunguska event (June 30, 1908), believed to be a comet fragment explosion that caused immense destruction without leaving a significant impact crater. The article mentions that over 200 years, 186 meteorite samples have been collected in the CIS, with most found with the help of local residents. The Committee on Meteorites in Moscow is mentioned as the primary repository for these valuable scientific samples.

The Mystery of David Copperfield and Other Phenomena

The issue also features a section on "Magic, Tricks. Or Perhaps, New Technology?!" focusing on the seemingly impossible feats of magician David Copperfield. His abilities, such as surviving an explosion in a safe, being sawn in half, walking through the Great Wall of China, and levitating, are presented as potentially beyond mere illusion, hinting at unknown technologies or extraordinary psychic powers. The article questions the origin of such advanced technology, suggesting it might not be from conventional sources like the Pentagon.

It proposes contacting Paul Stonehill, head of the American Center for Russian Ufology, to shed light on Copperfield's abilities and potentially invite him and Russian psychic Yuri Longo to Russia. The section also briefly touches upon the phenomenon of the 'flying girl' and Longo's levitation abilities.

Healers and Paranormal Claims

A section titled "Healers Sending Curses" addresses the issue of fraudulent healers in Kostroma. It describes an encounter where individuals claiming to diagnose and remove curses charged exorbitant fees. The article warns readers to be cautious of such individuals, as the city's health department has not established licensing procedures for such practices, leaving citizens to protect themselves from charlatans.

Other Content

Additional small sections include an advertisement for a book by ufologist A. Ananyev titled "Contactee," and an offer to purchase literature on ufology and parapsychology. There is also a call for readers to share their experiences with anomalous phenomena, UFOs, and poltergeists for potential publication.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the paranormal, unexplained phenomena, and alternative explanations for events, ranging from geopathic zones and UFOs to meteorite impacts and psychic abilities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting information from various perspectives, including scientific, anecdotal, and pseudoscientific. There is a clear interest in documenting and disseminating information about UFO sightings and related phenomena within Russia and internationally. The publication also seems to serve as a platform for promoting books and services related to ufology and parapsychology.