Scientists conclude that a new 'supercontinent' could wipe out humans and all other mammals still alive in 250 million years due to 'a triple whammy,' based on a new study.
Scientists conclude that a new "supercontinent" could wipe out humans and all other mammals still alive in 250 million years due to "a triple whammy," based on a new study.Image shows the warmest month average temperature for Earth and the projected supercontinent in 250 million years, when it would be difficult for almost any mammals to survive.
They found it would be extremely hot, dry and virtually uninhabitable for humans and mammals, who are not evolved to cope with prolonged exposure to excessive heat. They found that not only would the formation of Pangea Ultima lead to more regular volcanic eruptions, spewing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and warming the planet, but the sun would also become brighter, emitting more energy and warming the Earth further, experts noted in the paper, published Monday in the journal“The newly-emerged supercontinent would effectively create a triple whammy comprising the continentality effect, hotter sun and more CO2 in the atmosphere,” Alexander Farnsworth,...
The increased heat, Farnsworth noted, would create an environment without food or water sources for mammals.
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