BYU Studies Quarterly
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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