Alexander Farnsworth explains that the unification of continents will cause a triple effect: an increase in continentality, an increase in solar radiation and an increase in carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations, which significantly increases the greenhouse effect.
First, the rise of a supercontinent would mean that most of the land would be away from the cooling effects of the oceans. Secondly, within a few million years, the Sun will emit 2.5% more energy, causing additional warming of the planet, leading to temperatures that could reach between 40 and 70°C.
The third factor will be increased tectonic activity, which will release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, further increasing temperatures.
Farnsworth warns that CO₂ levels could double, making conditions on the planet virtually uninhabitable.
In such extreme conditions, daytime temperatures can reach 40-50°C, and high humidity will mean that a person cannot cool themselves through sweat. This will be fatal for humans and mammals. Only 8-16% of the supercontinent would be suitable for existence, and due to high temperatures and drought, access to water and food would be severely limited.
Although this apocalyptic scenario will not happen for millions of years, scientists emphasize that it is important to address the current climate crisis today. Dr Eunice Law, from the University of Bristol, says the extreme heat we are experiencing today is already taking its toll on people’s health and calls for urgent action to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Recall that “Cursor” wrote that an American named Sam, known on social media as “Sam Be Ready” (“Seven Be Ready”), demonstrated his carefully prepared bunker, designed to survive in extreme conditions, from natural disasters to political disasters. . and economic crises. In one of his recent TikTok videos, he shared what he keeps in his stash.
