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Mid Atlantic Ridge - Expanding Earth - Thoughts and Theories
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 26621805:MV8xNjAyOTE1XzM0MTc1MjU3XzM4NkQ4QjVF] [quote:Anonymous Coward 26363198:MV8xNjAyOTE1XzM0MTcxNjU1XzVFMDhENUY5] [quote:Anonymous Coward 26520364:MV8xNjAyOTE1XzM0MTU0MTUyXzg4M0RGNThE] There are problems with most theories and the expanding Earth theory is no exception. Most of the problems are explained in this article http://www.scientificexploration.org/journal/jse_15_4_smoot.pdf from the Journal of Scientific Exploration. In a nutshell, from the above article "In order for expansion to occur, the moment of inertia constraints must be overcome. An expanding Earth would necessarily rotate more slowly than a smaller diameter planet so that angular momentum would be conserved. In order for this to happen, the lunar tides would have to slow down, which would effect the length of the lunar month. Pannella (1972) studied the growth patterns of mollusc shells since the Ordovician. He derived an Earth year of 447 days at 1.9 Ga decreasing to an Earth year of 383 days at 290 Ma to 365 days at this time. However, the Devonian coral rings show that the day is increasing by 24 seconds every million years, which would allow for an expansion rate of about 0.5% for the past 4.5 Ga, all other factors being equal. According to the coral growth patterns then, 0.5% expansion of the planet is not enough to warrant a discussion, especially in terms of ocean basin opening, moving continents around, or the dispersal of Pangaea. All of these require Earth to have expanded by about 50%, or two orders of magnitude higher than the actual data show." There are other problems as well, explained in the article. In fact the only theory that explains everything with the least problems is that of True Polar Wander, AKA Pole shifts. If this thread is going to continue I will post more details about this theory. [/quote] This is assuming that everything else remains the same, apart from the Earth expansion. Growth patterns on the shells, for instance, need not relate precisely with what one sees today. Moon's orbit speed may have changed from earlier times. All celestial bodies may expand as well. It doesn't negate the other evidence for expansion, already discussed here. [/quote] "This is assuming that everything else remains the same" Given the lack of any evidence to suggest otherwise then this is the only reasonable assumption "Growth patterns on the shells, for instance, need not relate precisely with what one sees today." Indeed, but we have no evidence to support such speculation so it is reasonable to assume they do. "Moon's orbit speed may have changed from earlier times." This is absolutely true but is irrelevant. "It doesn't negate the other evidence for expansion, already discussed here." There has not been a single piece of concrete evidence offered, only theories. [/quote]
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When one looks at this picture...
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link to www.cliffshade.com
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It's not hard to see that the shape of the ridge matches the outline of the continents on either side.
Could this be proof of the Expanding Earth theory?
It's as simple as looking at a detailed map...
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link to maps.google.com
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The question is, where is it going to crack next?
We know that one of the most active earthquake regions is the entire Ring of Fire.
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link to www.letow.com
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While in comparison, the opposite side - the Atlantic - is relatively inactive with regards to earthquakes.
Perhaps Atlantis didn't sink. Perhaps it was merely torn apart.
So what will happen? Will the Ring of Fire crack and rise? Or will it be sinking, for something to emerge on the opposite side?
I believe that the earth is slowly cracking and expanding over time, but there is a climax...
And that climax is the point in time when landmasses are torn apart (or sink), in order for others to rise.
Thoughts?
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