Young Earth Creation Science Argument Index
G41: Evaporites Could Form Without Evaporation
Edited by Greg Neyman
Argument:
Henry Morris and his son John claim that evaporites can precipitate from unsaturated brines. The mechanism proposed includes intense hydrothermal heat
Source: Morris, Henry
M., 1974. Scientific Creationism, p. 105-106.
Response:
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Evaporite deposits show no evidence of association with hydrothermal activity
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If Morris' claim is true, then we should be able to observe this process today. However, hydrothermal systems observed today are not depositing any salt
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Evaporites show evidence of being open to the air, such as footprints, dessication cracks, and raindrop impressions. Morris' system is completely underground
To learn more on this topic, read the TalkOrigins.org rebuttal.
Evaporites (Wikipedia)
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