Scientific breakthroughs often reveal not only current truths but also glimpses into Earth’s future. A recent study, funded by a municipality linked to the University of Bristol, used a supercomputer to explore the planet’s fate through vast geological and atmospheric data.
Researchers focused on tectonic plate movement, predicting that Earth’s continents will eventually merge into a supercontinent calledPangea Ultima. This formation could trigger extreme heat due to three combined factors: intense continentality, a hotter sun, and elevated CO₂ levels.
Dr. Alexander Farnsworth warned that temperatures could regularly exceed 40–50°C, with high humidity making survival for mammals difficult. Only a small portion—about one-eighth to one-tenth—of the land might remain habitable, but conditions would be hazardous due to volcanic activity and climate extremes.