The Sky is Falling: Five So-Called End of the World Scenarios
What does the future hold? Will the World end in 2012? Will the Sun put off solar flares to cook the earth? Will global warming be our demise? What’s with all the doomsday talk?
Over the the past 6 months, I have been subjected to every national disaster scenario in my Geology class as well as the movie theater. It’s really quite depressing and a bit terrifying that these predictions are floating around.
One of the most famous individuals in history to predict these happenings was Nostradamus.
Nostradamus was said to decode the Bible, introducing prophecies that have outlined major world events, including
the end of the world. He would use trance and meditation to arrive at certain predictions hidden in the words of the Bible.
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However, since historians believe that the Bible is 6000 years old, and NASA and Astrophysicists date the earth to be billions of years old, I hardly believe that the predictions made by Nostradamus about the Bible could be completely true.
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Knowing
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The latest blockbuster natural disaster movie about the Solar flares that will penetrate the earth, destroying every life form in existence, except for the children that are transported to another planet by aliens that warned earthlings 50 years prior through a telepathic child named Ursala. Great movie by the way~!
Global Warming
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The same sort of scenario, only the fact that humans are 10% of problem and what’s been done can not be changed. The glaciers, ice burgs, and caps will melt, and the depth of the ocean will rise causing flooding worldwide. It is a problem, and it’s truly a shame that it can not be controlled.
Polarity Reversal
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Every 200,000 years, the earth goes through a shift of polarity. If you pick up a compass at the time that this is happening, it will no longer point North. The idea behind this is, the magnetic shield around the earth is weakening when the reversal is taking place, leaving us open to the harsh solar winds and other strong atmospheric pressure and particles from space. Read More~Lauren
Mega Wave
Geologists have been studying models of previous eruptions and have come to an alarming discovery. If part of the mass structure of the volcano slides into the ocean, it will create a Mega-tsunami close to 900 m. high, moving 500 miles an hour, and measuring 1000 ft waves. Read More~Lauren
A Massive Meteor
This scenario is of no surprise considering it came from previous historical events of dinosaur extinction. People believe that it’s the will of the earth to start over, wiping out all species to create a new life form that will inherit the earth. It sounds bizarre I know, but if you follow the history of the earth, which is dated over 2 billion years old, you will see that catastrophic events have reshaped the planet overtime.
And so the theories of the end will remain unanswered, but one thing is certain. Life have evolved over time, and if it is the will of the earth to start over, there will be no way to stop it.
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Patrick Bernauw
On April 20, 2009 at 5:13 am
If you believe in Nostradamus’ prophecies, there is nothing to worry about, ’cause he has “predicted” events until the 38th century!
Joe Dorish
On April 20, 2009 at 6:17 am
Will humans migrate into space before this world ends?
nobert soloria bermosa
On April 20, 2009 at 6:45 am
I agree with Patrick,if these things happen,there’s nothing we can do.for those who can migrate into outer space, they won’t last long
Mr Ghaz
On April 20, 2009 at 7:19 am
Excellent! ..that was great and well presented article..LOV it..Thanx for sharing..nice pics too
Victoria
On April 20, 2009 at 7:47 am
These are the things that are making me worry. What if this does happen and even if it does not happen in my time what about my family. Well I believe in Jesus and the world will not end unless he is coming back.
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You recieved 5 stars for nice pictures and good explanations.
Thank you
Yovita Siswati
On April 20, 2009 at 7:47 am
We should care more for the environment. Excellent article. Keeping us aware that the world is getting old.
Christine Ramsay
On April 20, 2009 at 8:33 am
My son is addicted to the prophecies of Nostradamus. He is always pointing out to me that something else he predicted has come true. An interesting and well written article.
Christine
CHAN LEE PENG
On April 20, 2009 at 9:24 am
Thanks for your tutorial. It’s very helpful.
Gon pincha
On April 20, 2009 at 9:31 am
It was a great article!
I really enjoyed it
Yours, Gonzalo
Kate Smedley
On April 20, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Fascinating article, very informative and some great photos with it.
Orbit Palace
On April 20, 2009 at 1:53 pm
It was an incredible geological fact that you presented in the pics Lauren. i was surprised to see the meteor on dysplay. where is the pic taken?
Likha
On April 20, 2009 at 6:59 pm
We’re getting there alright. It is inevitable. The thing is to prepare ourselves in the here and now for what lies beyond. Good job.
Betty Carew
On April 20, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Very interesting Lauren I really enjoyed this. I live for today and don’t worry about tomorrow whatever comes we will probaly have little control over it. Excellent read and great pics
Eunice Tan
On April 20, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I like this article very much. I heard some predictions that 2012 will be a small ‘armagedon’ By that time the people of this earth will be only 2/3 of recent citizens. Disasters by disasters will happen soon. Just prepare ourselves and pray.
Darlene McFarlane
On April 20, 2009 at 9:27 pm
You have raised some excellent points, Lauren. It is a fascinating subject and many people have views that, if taken into consideration make perfect sense. Unfortunately (or fortunately,) come what may, we are unable to change the course of action.
A very interesting topic.
Michele Cameron Drew
On April 21, 2009 at 12:01 am
Great compilation you have here, dear lady. I’ve been enjoying these, although I don’t comment much these days. I hope you are doing well.
-M
JJ Penn
On April 21, 2009 at 12:09 am
A great job…. frightening
Jo Oliver
On April 21, 2009 at 1:14 am
Great job Lauren. I love these theories, but I am not Chicken Little. lol I just dont buy all these dates and know how. Aside from the end of times signs in the Bible, I dont think anyone knows how, when, or to what degree the end will come.
papaleng
On April 21, 2009 at 6:04 am
great and interesting article Lauren, thanks for sharing. the end of the world is also detailed in the Bible..
C Jordan
On April 21, 2009 at 9:36 am
Interesting article Lauren
Honesty
On April 21, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Wow! Your work is ultimately outstanding! Great articles! Thanks for sharing… I would like to learn more…
davelog
On April 23, 2009 at 8:14 am
2036. Mark it. Check into the story of Apophis, and how the odds mysteriously changed once the public got wind of it.
Stephen Brno
On April 25, 2009 at 4:08 pm
You forgot to include the apocalypse from the upcoming movie “2012″, very nice article though
Shari86
On May 8, 2009 at 9:57 am
Very interesting article, along I didn’t agree with your opinion about the movie Knowing…check out my review if you like…
Great pictures as well.
CutestPrincess
On May 10, 2009 at 8:06 am
im so impressed with this article… good job!
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