Mountains as Pegs in Quran | Geological Miracle
Quran 78:7 describes mountains as 'pegs'—modern geology confirms mountains have deep roots stabilizing Earth.
Did You Know?
Modern geology has discovered that mountains have deep roots extending into the Earth's crust, acting like pegs that stabilize the Earth's surface - exactly as described in the Quran.
أَلَمْ نَجْعَلِ الْأَرْضَ مِهَادًا وَالْجِبَالَ أَوْتَادًا
Have We not made the earth a resting place, and the mountains as pegs?
Quran 78:6-7
Explanation
The Arabic word 'أوتادا' (awtaad) means pegs or stakes, comparing mountains to the pegs used to anchor tents. Modern geology has confirmed that mountains indeed have deep roots extending far into the Earth's crust, stabilizing the tectonic plates and preventing excessive movement - functioning exactly like pegs.
Scientific Details
Mountain Roots
Mountains extend deep into the Earth's crust, with their roots being several times their visible height. This structure helps stabilize the Earth's crust, similar to how a peg stabilizes a tent.
Plate Tectonics Role
Mountains form at the boundaries of tectonic plates, where their deep roots help stabilize the plates and prevent excessive movement that could cause devastating earthquakes.
References
- Earth Science Reviews: Mountain Formation and Stability
- Geological Society: Structure of Mountain Ranges
- Journal of Geophysics: Mountain Roots Studies
- Tectonophysics: Role of Mountains in Plate Stability