pangea ultima, Considered next Supercontinent That will be formed in some 250 million yearscan even make 92% of the Earth’s surface is uninhabitable for mammals.
According to researchers from University of BristolThe formation of this geological phenomenon could lead to a terrible rise in temperatures With maximum levels up to 70 degrees. This will That humans are suffering inevitable extinction. The analysis revealed that only between 8% and 16% of its surface will be habitable.
Moreover, the study indicates that volcanic activity resulting from the melting and separation of continents will be triggered Large amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to increased global warming.
What did the author of the study say?
“The prospects for the distant future look very bleak. Carbon dioxide levels could double current levels. Since the Sun is also expected to emit approximately 2.5% additional radiation, and the supercontinent is located mainly in hot and humid tropical regions, “Much of the planet may experience temperatures between 40 and 70 degrees Celsius.”to caution Alexander FarnsworthDirector General of Research.
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“The supercontinent will be a triple whammy, which will include… Continental influence, the hotter the sun, the more carbon dioxide in the atmosphereHe added, with the resulting increase in temperatures in most parts of the world.
What are the supercontinents?
Supercontinents are land masses resulting from the union of several individual continents.. The Earth has experienced several cycles of supercontinent formation and breakup throughout its geological history. One of the most famous supercontinents is Pangea, which has been around for about 335 million years. It was fragmented into the continents we know today.
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The supercontinent cycle is driven by the drift of tectonic plates. These plates move slowly over time, which may lead to the convergence and collision of continents.
What can we do to avoid this situation?
“In reality, We can’t do anything to prevent tectonic plates from moving.. This is beyond our reach. A supercontinent will form in the future, whether we like it or not, as has happened many times in the past. Likewise, we cannot prevent the Sun from emitting more energy as it ages. We also cannot stop the amount of volcanoes that may result from the formation and disintegration of this giant continent.
