Let's Talk Creation Episode 107: A Crack in the Crust with Ryan Thompson
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Mar 24, 2025 Ryan Thompson, a geologist with a master's in structural geology and high school teaching experience, dives into the fascinating world of geological faults. He discusses how these cracks impact earthquakes and their intriguing connections to biblical events like Noah’s flood. The conversation also explores the Dead Sea Transform and the interplay between tectonic activity and historical narratives. With insights on asteroid strikes linked to dinosaur extinction, Ryan makes geology accessible and engaging, linking ancient stories with modern science.
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What is a Fault?
- Faults are fractures in rock where movement has occurred.
- They exist at all scales, from microscopic to plate tectonic.
Seeing Faults
- Ryan Thompson has personally observed faults in various locations.
- These include outcrops, the San Andreas Fault, and thrust faults in the Rocky Mountains.
Dead Sea Transform
- The Dead Sea Transform is a major fault system in the Middle East.
- It starts in Yemen, runs through the Red Sea, and up to Turkey.