The preceding discussions raise many issues concerning trenches, earthquakes, and the Ring of Fire. Each issue, summarized below in italics and given a blue title, is examined from the perspective of the hydroplate theory (HP) and the plate tectonic theory (PT). My subjective judgments, coded in green, yellow, and red circles (reminiscent of a traffic light’s go, caution, and stop) provide a starting point for your own evaluations. Numbers in Table 3 refer to explanations that follow. Any satisfactory explanation for the origin of trenches, earthquakes, and the Ring of Fire should resolve or credibly address the italicized issues below.
Table 3 will help us compare the evidence with two completely different explanations for ocean trenches. Too often, alternative theories are never known or sought, or a theory is justified based on only some of the relevant evidence, while all other evidence is ignored. When this happens, doctrine reigns and critical thinking ceases. Please alter Table 3 by adding or removing evidence or theories (rows or columns) as you weigh the choices.