The Distribution of Oceanic Crust Ages: Evidence for Rapid Plate Movement and Creation During the Flood Event

Introduction

The study of the Earth’s geological history has long been a subject of fascination and debate among scientists. One of the most significant events in recent geological history is believed to be a global flood event that occurred in the past, as proposed by the Hydroplate Theory (HPH). The HPH offers an alternative explanation for various geological phenomena, including the distribution of oceanic crust ages, which supports the idea of rapid plate movement and creation during this catastrophic event.

Background

The Hydroplate Hypothesis (HPH) is a theory proposed by Dr. Walt Brown to explain and understand the recent geological history of the Earth, specifically in relation to a global catastrophe (universal flood). According to the HPH, massive subterranean water chambers once existed beneath the Earth’s crust, which ruptured during this cataclysmic event, releasing vast amounts of water that led to rapid plate movement and the creation of new oceanic crust.

Oceanic Crust Ages: An Overview

Oceanic crust is formed through a process called seafloor spreading, where molten rock rises from the mantle and solidifies at mid-ocean ridges. As tectonic plates move apart, new oceanic crust is continuously created, and older crust is subducted back into the mantle at trenches along convergent plate boundaries.

The age of oceanic crust can be estimated by measuring the magnetic properties of rocks formed on the seafloor or through radiometric dating techniques. Generally, the age of the oceanic crust increases with distance from mid-ocean ridges and decreases toward deep-sea trenches where it is recycled back into the mantle.

The Distribution of Oceanic Crust Ages: Evidence for Rapid Plate Movement

The distribution of oceanic crust ages provides compelling evidence in support of rapid plate movement during the flood event, as proposed by the HPH. This can be observed through several key points:

  1. Asymmetric Age Distribution: Oceanic crust ages are not symmetrically distributed around mid-ocean ridges but instead show a strong asymmetry with older crust predominantly found on one side of the ridge. This pattern suggests that during the flood event, there was an accelerated movement of tectonic plates in response to the massive release of subterranean water.

  2. Young Age of Oldest Crust: The oldest oceanic crust is estimated to be around 200 million years old, which is relatively young compared to the Earth’s age of approximately 4.5 billion years. This observation suggests that either most of the original oceanic crust has been subducted back into the mantle over time or there was a catastrophic event (such as the flood) that led to its rapid creation and subsequent recycling.

  3. Rapid Seafloor Spreading: The HPH proposes that during the flood event, seafloor spreading occurred at an unprecedented rate due to the release of subterranean water chambers. This rapid spreading would have resulted in the formation of vast amounts of new oceanic crust within a short period and helps explain why most oceanic crust is relatively young.

  4. Unique Geological Features: Several unique geological features, such as the Hawaiian Islands and the Emperor Seamounts, are aligned along what appears to be an incredibly rapid motion path, supporting the idea of rapid plate movement during the flood event. These features can be best explained by sudden changes in direction or speed associated with rapid tectonic movements.

Conclusion

The distribution of oceanic crust ages provides substantial evidence for rapid plate movement and creation during the global flood event, as proposed by the HPH. The asymmetric age distribution around mid-ocean ridges, young age of oldest crust, rapid seafloor spreading rates, and unique geological features all support this alternative hypothesis to explain various aspects of Earth’s recent geological history.

While more research is needed to further investigate these findings and their implications for our understanding of the flood event and its aftermath, it is clear that the HPH offers a compelling perspective that warrants serious consideration by the scientific community. By embracing open scientific inquiry, critical evaluation of existing theories, and a willingness to challenge prevailing viewpoints, we can continue to expand our knowledge of the Earth’s geological history and potentially uncover new paradigms that reshape our understanding of this fascinating planet.

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