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00:00

Teaser

00:30

Introduction and overview

01:47

Why do you say that coal doesn’t have to be millions of years old?

03:04

Two ways of explaining how coal got there

05:42

The sheer size of coal seams: Implications for their formation

09:18

Philosophy/worldview drives how the evidence is interpreted

12:52

Describing the Gippsland Basin

14:14

Oil and gas are still being generated—which implies youth

16:44

Illustration: The Box Flat mine explosion

19:30

Geologists reject recent catastrophic flood formation out of hand

21:39

The standard swamp theory stretches credibility

26:53

Ash layers

28:12

Pollen bands

29:41

Tree trunks with broken off roots

31:52

Clay beneath the coal

32:32

Out-of place plant species

34:25

Illustration: Araucarias growing in the wrong environment

38:03

How do mainstream geologists explain the contradictory evidence?

44:13

Evidence doesn’t speak for itself; it is interpreted based on presuppositions

46:59

How does the biblical Flood fit with the geologic column?

51:15

How Noah’s Flood explains the Yallourn coal measures

53:56

Why does evidence for the Bible produce such strong emotional reactions?

58:23

Challenge: If it makes you uncomfortable, search for the truth

59:42

Find out more: _Evolution’s Achilles’ Heels_ giveaway

Geologist Shows Why Coal is NOT Millions of Years Old!

Wednesday 07, Aug 2024

The standard explanation for coal is that it was formed over millions of years in a swamp environment.

But Christians who believe the biblical account of a global Flood (in Genesis 6–8) claim that coal is a direct result of this global, watery catastrophe.

The question is, which explanation better matches the physical evidence?

Join geologist, Dr Tas Walker, for a fascinating exploration of coal—and the true history of Earth.

Get FREE access to the award-winning documentary Evolution’s Achilles’ Heels here: creation.com/38eah

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