A young Grand Canyon?

From: The Skeptical Inquirer | Date: May 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Creation geologist Steven A. Austin claimed in his book 'Grand Canyon: Monument to Catastrophe,' that the Grand Canyon developed as a result of the Great Flood during Noah's time. However, Austin's evidence and assertions are questionable, primarily because he considered geological samples from a small region to support his Great Flood hypothesis. Moreover, he failed to consider that the Grand Canyon's different layers contained fossil samples of animals which died at relatively the same time. Other criticisms on Austin's hypothesis are presented.

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