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probably points to this volcanic explosion, and Allah knows best. The
expression "When Our Decree issued, We turned (the cities) upside down"
which occurs in the same verse, must be referring to the earthquake which
caused volcanoes to erupt over the surface of the earth with devastating
impact, and to the fissures and debris brought by it, and only Allah knows
the truth of it.
The "obvious signs" conveyed by the Lake of Lut are indeed very inter-
esting. In general, the events which are related in the Qur’an take place in
the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula and Egypt. Right in the middle of
these lands, is the Lake of Lut. The Lake of Lut, as well as the incidents
that have taken place around it, deserves attention geologically. The Lake
is approximately 400 metres below the surface of the Mediterranean. Since
the deepest point in the Lake is 400 metres, the bottom of the Lake is 800
metres below the surface of the Mediterranean. This is the lowest point on
the earth. In other areas which are lower than sea level, the depth is at

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