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Evaluating the Day Four Cratering Hypothesis

Spencer, Wayne R. (2014) Evaluating the Day Four Cratering Hypothesis. Answers Research Journal, 7: 18. pp. 323-330. ISSN 1937-9056

Abstract

The hypothesis that impact craters took place in the solar system on the fourth day of creation is evaluated. Both biblical and scientific aspects are considered. After seriously considering Faulkner's proposal I am acknowledging the fourth day impacts hypothesis as a valid option for creationists. I am prepared to adjust my view of impact cratering to allow 1) for impacts before Noah's Flood, 2) to allow for God protecting earth from impacts, and to allow 3) that God could have used impacts to form and shape solar system objects. Furthermore, this view has advantages over secular planetary science in explaining elemental abundances in the solar system.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science (General) > QB Astronomy > QB455 Astrogeology
Q Science (General) > QB Astronomy > QB495 Descriptive astronomy > QH491.1 Solar System
Depositing User: Admin
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2026 23:45
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2026 23:46
URI: https://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/1821

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