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science19 days ago•6 min saved

Earth May Reassemble into a New Supercontinent, Bringing Drastic Climate Shifts and Extinction Risks

Scientists outline four possible future supercontinents—Novopangea, Pangea Proxima, Aurica, and Amasia—each arising from how today’s oceans evolve, with climate models predicting divergent outcomes (cooling and expanded ice in some scenarios, warmer, drier conditions in Aurica, and potential widespread glaciation in Amasia). While these projections show strikingly different worlds, they share high uncertainty and stress that substantial ecological disruption or extinction could accompany a new planetary union; humanity’s long-term survival may hinge on living in harmony with Earth's ecosystems.

via Indian Defence Review|

#climate-modeling #future-earth #mass-extinction

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Future Earth: A Glimpse at Our Planet in 250 Million Years

Scientists predict that in 250 million years, Earth's tectonic plates will form a new supercontinent, with several models suggesting different configurations such as Novopangaea, Aurica, Amasia, and Pangaea Proxima. This cycle of continental drift and convergence, exemplified by past supercontinents like Pangaea, offers insights into Earth's geological and climatic future. The study of these formations helps scientists understand past and future changes in Earth's environment and biodiversity.

via Jason Deegan|

#future-earth #geology #pangaea-proxima

earth-science2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Future: A Supercontinent's Arrival Spells Doom for Mammals"

A study published in Nature Geoscience predicts that a supercontinent called Pangea Ultima will form 250 million years from now, resulting in extreme temperatures that will make the new landmass uninhabitable for mammals, including humans. The study suggests that increased volcanism and the Sun's aging process will cause drastic temperature increases, creating a hostile environment devoid of food and water sources. Computer climate models indicate that only a small percentage of Pangea Ultima's land mass will remain habitable for mammals. The inability of mammals to adapt to extreme heat makes their survival unlikely in these conditions. This research sheds light on the potential impact of natural processes on Earth's climate in the distant future.

via Universe Today|

#climate-change #earth-science #future-earth

science2 years ago•5 min saved

Impending Supercontinent Formation Threatens Mammal Existence

Scientists have predicted that mammals, including humans, may have only another 250 million years left on Earth due to a combination of factors including a brighter sun, changes in the geography of the continents, and increases in carbon dioxide. A new study used virtual simulations to project the future of Earth, revealing that a supercontinent called Pangea Ultima will form along the equator in 250 million years, leading to dangerously high temperatures and potentially causing a mass extinction of mammals. While some mammals may survive in refuges on the fringes of the supercontinent, the dominance of mammals on Earth is expected to decline, potentially making way for heat-tolerant reptiles.

via The New York Times|

#climate-change #extinction #future-earth