Portal:Geology
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The word Geology comes from the Greek word geo meaning earth, and logy which basically means "the study of". It is the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth. This is usually taken to mean the formation of the fossil record or geologic column, and other major features (mountains, rivers, etc.). Geology provides clear evidence of the global flood of Noah, which strongly supports a young earth and goes against the long ages the theory of evolution requires to operate.
The fossil record is a "recording" of history. Much like the growth rings in a tree or the layers found in ice cores, the earth is covered in layers (strata) of sedimentary rock which represent a sequence of events. More specifically this strata records the relative times when the fossilized organisms were buried by sediment. In contrast to many records of human history, however, layers of the "fossil record" come without universally recognized methods of dating. Some creationists prefer to use a phrase like "fossil layers" to avoid the connotation that the Geologic Column is evidence for the macroevolution of living forms over millions of years.
Niels Stenson (aka Nicolaus Steno) is credited with discovering and formulating the fundamental principles of geology and stratigraphy and also showed a eye for paleontology and anatomy.
The three principles of stratigraphy he formulated were:
- Principle of superposition: that in a series of layers of rock made of sediment (sedimentary rock), the older rock layers are under the newer/younger layers.
- Principle of original horizontality: rock layers are formed originally in a horizontal position, and go out of that shape due to disturbances later on.
- Principle of lateral continuity: rock layers are spread out continuously unless a barrier stops it, or further changes in landscape break those sediment layers apart.
His principles assumed an original fluid state of rock and minerals, a theory which was aided by his knowledge of the biblical flood.
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- Writes desciptive article for sites of interest to creation geologists.
- Write biographies for Creation geologists.
- Write articles that describes various rocks and minerals.
One of the ironies of the evolution-creation debate is that the creationists have accepted the mistaken notion that the fossil record shows a detailed and orderly progression and they have gone to great lengths to accommodate this "fact" in their Flood geology. (David M. Raup, "Evolution and the Fossil Record", Science, Vol. 213, No. 4505, 17 July 1981, p.289).
- Earth, Mars, Moon Have Different Origin, Study Says. In a direct challenge to the nebula hypothesis, French geologist Guillaume Caro says that the chemistries of these three bodies are inconsistent with, and unexplainable by, that model. National Geographic. March 19, 2008.
- The Global Flood As You've Never Seen It Dr. Walt Brown challenges many of the accepted theories, while offering scientific evidence backing a global flood and a young earth. CBNNews.com. November 27, 2007
- Rock of Ages, Ages of Rock A layman's feature on the First Conference on Creation Geology, the Creation Museum, and creationism in general. The New York Times Magazine. November 25, 2007.
- 3-D model shows big body of water in Earth's mantle Researchers at Washington University have discovered a water reservoir within the earth’s mantle. PhysOrg.com February 08, 2007.
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