Flood water

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According to the Bible the flood of Noah was caused by a forty day rain that was accompanied by an upsurgence of subterranean waters lasting for one hundred and fifty days. It is largely presumed that the latter was the principal supply of flood waters that covered the earth.

Genesis 7:11-12 on that day all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights.

Genesis 7:11-12 on that day all the springs of the great deep burst forth

1 Springs of the great deep
2 Hydroplate theory
3 Canopy theory
4 Mantle theory
5 Related References
6 See Also

Springs of the great deep

Main Article: Springs of the great deep

The "springs of the great deep" mentioned in the passage above are believed to be a preflood subterranean water-table much like those that still exist today in remnant form. Unknown to many, much of the land under our feet resides upon massive bodies of water such as the Ogallala aquifer. The Ogallala Aquifer resides under several states in the US, and supplies continuous spring water such as the famous Artesian Wells (et al. Geysers). Even though these aquifers are largely depleted, today 40% of the drinking water in the United States comes from these ancient ground waters.

The flood possibly began when the earth's crust was fractured releasing subterranean caverns of water and magma. The earth now exists as a mass of plates, which may not have existed until the crust was intentionally broken by God releasing the subterranean water.

Hydroplate theory

Main Article: Hydroplate theory

The hydroplate theory postulates that all land masses were positioned upon vast aquifers at the beginning of creation. It is believed these massive bodies of water were triggered to "burst-forth" and flood the earth. This theory has gained much credibility within the creation community due to the efforts of Walt Brown and his book titled In the Beginning.

Canopy theory

Main Article: Canopy theory

Early theories proposed the existence of a water vapor canopy as being responsible for the flood waters. It is believed that this canopy provided the protection before the flood enabling the long lifespans before the flood. Others factors are pointed to that suggest significant change in our atmosphere took place as a result of this catastrophe, such as the rainbow.

Mantle theory

Water also exists in the upper parts of the mantle. Science has found that a mineral called wadsleyite that contains enough water to fill 30 of our oceans. This is more than enough to flood the earth to the highest mountain.[1]