Atlantis, Real or a Myth?
The Legend of Atlantis and the Science of Geology explores with readers this age-old mystery with the rigor and professionalism of a trained geologist, bringing a fresh, analytical perspective to the debate.
Volume 1 is the first in a series of eight books comprising a scientific, and open-minded, analysis of the Atlantis Legend and a critical review of the science of geology. The question I seek to answer in this series is a simple either/or one. If the science of geology has everything right, then there is no possibility that the island continent of Atlantis ever existed in the North Atlantic or anywhere else. On the other hand, if it can be shown that the Atlantis Legend has a basis in reality, then the science of geology must be flawed in at least some respects. The first two volumes deal specifically with the legend itself, from both a mythological (volume 1) and scientific (volume 2) point of view. Volume 3 deals with Noah’s Flood, and Great Floods in general, while volume 4 examines ancient archaeology and the puzzles of megalithic construction at very early times. Volume 5 is devoted to the North Atlantic and the possibility, or otherwise, of a sunken landmass somewhere near its center. In this volume, I propose that, based on the evidence, there is every possibility that a landmass existed in the North Atlantic in the recent past. The remaining 3 volumes of the series are devoted to examining the science of geology and its many theories, and it is in the final volume that I present the evidence that ties everything together and offers a solution to the mystery of Atlantis, the Ice Age, and a few others besides. While I acknowledge this may seem a rather bold claim, considering what the science of geology maintains vis-a-vis Atlantis or any other legend, but, as a geologist myself, and very familiar with the theories of orthodox science (and their flaws) the claim I will make here is that these first two volumes of the series demonstrate that, at the very least, I have a valid case to make.
How much research did you undertake for this book and how much time did it take to put it all together?
This series was a multi-year effort, which began as a private study shortly after leaving a position as a professional geologist. As for this first volume, it began as a few introductory chapters to a geological study of the Atlantis question. However, due to nature and mass of material relevant to the mythological aspects of the subject, this book grew into a separate volume, as did volume 2, which is the original geological investigation. I would estimate that volume 1 required two to three years in total, involving research, writing, editing, rewriting, etc., and bearing in mind that other research and writing were ongoing at the same time.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
By far the most important idea, and indeed, the core concept of this book, is that the Atlantis Legend might very well be based on fact, and not fantasy, as most consider it to be. With regard to the mention of “most” in the foregoing, there is still a small number of academics, of various kinds, that hesitate to dismiss the legend as simply fiction, and hold that there may be some truth behind it. As pointed out by many writers, Atlantis (and the Great Flood) are by no means the only legends we have of great destructions and floods and so forth, and such legends are essentially global in scope and extent. Further, many such myths include a geological component, and have, relatively recently, given rise to a new sub-field in geology, called geomythology, which is covered in the last few chapters of the book,and shows, via geological evidence, that many “geomyths” may very well be based in reality, and this goes for Atlantis as much as any other.
When will book two be available? Can you give us an idea of what mysteries that book will uncover for readers?
Book 2 is already available, published at the same time as book 1, both books comprising the two-part introduction to the series. Volume 2 is devoted entirely to Greece and the Aegean Sea area. The book begins with what the Atlantis Legend says about events on Greece at the same time as the destruction of Atlantis in the Atlantic. The old Egyptian priest, who first related the legend, describes the catastrophic effects suffered by Greece, and this volume is an examination of those effects and their extent. As everyone knows, Academic Geology does not entertain the idea of catastrophes such as that described for Atlantis. However, in this book, we will analyze the evidence on the ground in Greece and compare that evidence to orthodox geology’s uniformitarian explanation for it, to see if academia’s interpretations are sufficient. We will find that academia’s explanations are often seriously wanting and that a catastrophic origin is the only explanation for much of that evidence. This second book is, therefore, primarily geological, but every effort has been made to minimize jargon and make it easy to read and understand. After all, we’re dealing with the real world here, and most people are quite familiar with the topics covered.
I am currently working on book 3, which deals with the Great Flood of Noah, and others in Mesopotamia, as well as other floods of legend, science, and history. The book is about 80% complete and should be published within the next six months or so.
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