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zonation with an absence of a permanent north polar so, however, it should be remembered that Expansion ice-cap is a prominent feature of glacial, carbonate and Tectonics is based solely on the best explanation of coal distributions at that time. This northward shift existing empirical geological evidence. It is not a theory suggests that the Earth's rotational axis inclined to the — seeking physical support. It is, rather, a proposed pole of the ecliptic was well established by the concept which best fits all existing physical geologic beginning of the Palaeozoic Era and has remained ata data in a far superior manner than does the Plate similar inclination to the present day. Tectonics approach. To some extent, it's like a Other examples include the distribution of Palaeozoic, laboratory experiment wherein an unexpected Mesozoic and Cenozoic oil and gas resources. When observation is made that is not explained using existing viewed in context with globa physics. It then begs for and local sea-level changes, oi extended theoretical models to and gas development coincided explain the newly discovered with periods of rising sea-levels ..an Earth rotational axis physical facts—in particular, and maximum surficial areas o} those with an empirical basis. continental seas. The | inclined to the pole of the Cretaceous oil and gas deposits ecliptic was well established What is Causing the Earth to in particular were formed after . . Expand? the Late Palaeozoic glacia during the Palaeozoic, The entire question as to melting, during a period o een where the additional mass rapid opening of the modern persisting to the Recent. comes from to explain an oceans, generally warm climatic increase in Earth radius is a conditions and rapid biotic very important core issue to diversification. Expansion Tectonics, but a very The Early to Late Cretaceous distribution of coal difficult question to answer. Because the Earth has shows two broad temperate belts located north and always been considered to be the same size since south of the ancient equator. On an Expansion creation, from either a cosmological or a religious point Tectonics Earth, a latitudinal shift in coal deposition — of view, it has not been necessary to ask this question. through time is reflected in the rapid opening of each of | So, because the question has not been asked or taken the modern oceans and similarly in the northward _ seriously, the source of the additional mass continues migration of continents during the Mesozoic and to remain speculative. Cenozoic eras. Since the theory of Earth expansion was first The predominance of coal deposits in the northern _ proposed in the late 1890s, five main recurring themes hemisphere is here attributed to the greater extent of for the cause of Earth expansion have been suggested. landmass influencing rainfall and to the extent of remnant continental basins suitable for coal formation. In these brief examples, the _——— distribution of all latitude- dependent rocks on Expansion Tectonics Earth models is shown to coincide precisely with the ancient equators established from magnetic aban : pole data. In each case, a distinct latitudinal zonation paralleling the “ palaeoequator is evident, anda distinct northward shift in climatic zonation consistently suggests that Cogent @opmeten i tyectie eeyentew an Earth rotational axis inclined to the pole of the ecliptic was well established during the Palaeozoic, persisting to the Recent. 2900 siuvrecbe, SOUTH POLE CARLY PALADORONC-GLACIALS inclined to the pole of the ecliptic was well established during the Palaeozoic, persisting to the Recent. 279 Cngece Fer 2900 siuvrecbe, CARLY PALADORONC-GLACIALS JOrsunician Globe) FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS When presenting Expansi Figure 5: Distribution of Early Palaeozoic glacial debris on an Expansion Tectonics Earth model. The distributions of square and triangular symbols show a clustering around the south Gondwana south polar ice-cap plus floating sea-ice glacial debris extending into the equatorial lapetus Sea. When presenting Expansion Tectonics, a number of very valid and pertinent questions invariably arise which must be addressed. In doing JUNE - JULY 2010 NEXUS ¢ 35 an Earth rotational axis www.nexusmagazine.com