New Theory On Why 'Fairy Circles' Are Formed Is Out; Who Or What Caused It?

A new theory is being focused into on the "fairy circles" that can be found in Namibia. The latest study may provide answers as to how these mysterious circles are formed.

A report indicates that two Princeton graduates are trying to investigate the origins of these fairy circles found in the Namib Desert. Jennifer Guyton and Tyler Coverdale may have found the reason behind the mysterious formations of these circles.

According to these graduates, these fairy circles may have been formed by termites. As the termites are in competition with each other to build their colonies, they happen to form these circles. Another theory is coming from plants that compete also with their neighbor's roots. As these thirsty plants find their way to get a place where they are able to grow, they organize and form into patterns.

These patterns are more likely to show how territorial termites can become. The larger patterns that they create tend to outgrow the smaller ones. As these termites find another that tends to threaten their colony, they most likely are going to destroy the weaker ones.

It is indicated that these two theories of insect domination and scale-dependent feedback may be the reason why fairy circles are formed. The Namib Desert is one of those places where these mysterious circles are formed.

Meanwhile, even if there are already these two theories that may justify why there are fairy circles, these may not be reason enough for the phenomenon. It is indicated that it takes years for these circles to be formed.

The "fairy circles" are unique and these reasons being revealed cannot yet put a better conclusion on why they are formed. There has got to be more research done in order to find a concrete conclusion regarding these mysterious fairy circles. Researchers may have to look more on the fairy circles found in Namibia and Australia.