Researchers have warned that Earth may experience a future so extreme that no living thing will be able to survive. The event known as "the day of complete destruction" could make the Earth totally dead. But why exactly do experts argue this will happen and how soon could it happen?

Bristol University researchers believe Earth's final destruction could be 250 million years away. Advanced computer models allow us to forecast the planet's future. The study showed that life on Earth will become impossible given rising temperatures, scarcity of water, and extreme events.

At that time, the Earth's temperature is expected to hit a scorching 70°C, so living would be impossible for animals, people, and plants. This research was released in Nature Geoscience in 2023.

The rising amounts of carbon dioxide, according to the experts, would be among the key causes of Earth's future destruction. The process might be accelerated by human activities introducing more carbon into the atmosphere.

Heat will dry out the earth, leaving no food or drink available for sustenance. As they heat up, volcanoes will erupt and release more carbon dioxide. Breathing will become hard and mass extinctions will result from this dangerous loop.

What is Pangaea Ultima?

The continents of Earth are gradually shifting. All the continents will join in 250 million years to create one huge landmass known as Pangaea Ultima, according to experts. Earth's climate will be even more harsh as a result of this new supercontinent.

Alexander Farnsworth, the lead scientist in this study, explained that with twice the carbon dioxide levels we have now, heatstroke would kill people. He added that over 40 billion tons of carbon dioxide could be released into the air, making life impossible.

Small, habitable regions may exist at the northern and southern borders of Pangaea Ultima, according to experts. But these areas might not be sufficient to sustain life as we are familiar.

Is this similar to the extinction of dinosaurs?

Yes, scientists believe this situation mirrors the extinction event that wiped out dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Those days saw drastic environmental shifts rendering Earth unsuitable for many life forms.

What can we do?

While the timeline for this catastrophe is far in the future, the rate at which humans are adding carbon to the atmosphere could bring smaller disasters much sooner. These alerts bring to mind the need to limit contamination and preserve our world.

The future of Earth depends on the choices we make today.