Changing the way you look at the world
These solid spherical stones, scattered over the beach on the South Island of New Zealand, look like the remains of a monster game of marbles. (Click image to enlarge.) They are spectacular examples of concretions, which form when a mineral … Continued
A swimming race illustrates the simple principles involved in measuring time. This swimmer is competing in a 1,500 metre race and we have an accurate, calibrated wristwatch. We note that at the instant the swimmer touches the edge of the … Continued
These beautiful fossils on sale at Arrowtown, New Zealand, were buried in Madagascar during the Zenithic phase of Noah’s Flood about 4,500 years ago. (Click image to enlarge.) Well, that is not what the sign says (there are a few … Continued
The light-brown sandstone was deposited rapidly in the first part of Noah’s Flood, about 4,500 years ago as the waters were rising. Shortly afterwards, the sediments were uplifted and folded, and the rising waters of the catastrophic Flood continued to … Continued
I was fascinated by the material provided for school teachers by the US Geological Society about dating rocks. For a classroom activity they suggest: Have your students look for evidence of date stamps and cornerstones on their walk home. Depending … Continued
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