Scientists predict the unification of the Earth's continents

07.10.2024/16/30 XNUMX:XNUMX    2

In 250 million years, up to 92% of the Earth's territory may become unsuitable for the life of mammals, he writes Success in UA.

During this time, all the continents of the planet will merge into one - Pangea Ultima. This will lead to the activation of volcanoes and an increase in the level of carbon dioxide on Earth.

The Earth is currently in the middle of supercontinent cycles - the time interval between the unification of all landmasses.

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According to scientists, the next supercontinent Pangea Ultima will form at the equator in 250 million years. This will happen when the Atlantic Ocean shrinks and the united Afro-Eurasian continent collides with North and South America, reports tsn.ua.

Volcanic activity will "warm up" the planet - the temperature will reach over 40°C on most of the supercontinent.

The regions in the center of Pangea Ultima will turn into a desert. In such conditions, the vast majority of mammals will not survive. In the worst case scenario, only 8% of the land would be suitable for their life.

"It's not just for mammals. This can be for both plant and other types of life. What will come of this remains to be guessed at. In other cases of mass extinction, there is a tendency for a new species to dominate," scientists say.

Scientist Alexander Farnsworth suggests that if people are still alive in 250 million years, they will be able to adapt to new conditions.

"I suspect that if we can leave this planet and find a more livable place, that would be a better option," he said.