The earth is growing?

[kdbolt70]

Originally Posted by irpq11

So in your opinion this theory is plausible?



I would think that the mountain ranges wouldn't fit the theory. the earth sould be much smoother.

I think some (not all) of our observations of our world could fit this theory, at least a lot better than others. BUT, I think the core concept of the matter expanding enough to double the size of the Earth is hard to believe.

Also, subduction zones are easily seen and measured, its kind of hard to say they don't exist. And your point about mountains is right. The earth's land area should pretty much be smooth if this theory were 100% correct.


Oh, and I'd like this theory to explain how Mt. Everest is growing at 4mm a year.

[DGthe3]

Also, why would it grow ever so slowly for billions of years then experience massive growth in 65 million?

[manimsoblack]

Originally Posted by irpq11

So in your opinion this theory is plausible?



I would think that the mountain ranges wouldn't fit the theory. the earth sould be much smoother.

I think the two theories could coexist actually. Cause we do have evidence of subduction. The fact that they newest part of the sub-atlantic shelve is smoother nearer to that fault line and rockier near edges of the continent could mean that as stress was placed on the older rock it crumbled as it was being pushed away faster than the plates were shifting to accommodate the new land.