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Article Title

In the Thirty and Fourth Year: A Geologist's View of the Great Destruction in 3 Nephi

Authors

Bart J. Kowallis

Keywords

Mormon studies, Book of Mormon, volcano, natural disaster

Abstract

Geological studies and eyewitness accounts of volcanic activity show the likelihood that the massive destruction reported in 3 Nephi was caused by an explosive volcanic eruption.

Recommended Citation

Kowallis, Bart J. (1997) "In the Thirty and Fourth Year: A Geologist's View of the Great Destruction in 3 Nephi," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 37: Iss. 3, Article 10.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol37/iss3/10