A team at the University of Bristol used a supercomputer to predict Earth’s far future, exploring how tectonic plates might shape our planet in 250 million years. Their study, published late last year, reveals a dramatic transformation: all continents slowly merging into a supercontinent called **Pangea Ultima**.

These massive shifts in Earth’s crust will trigger extreme environmental changes. Dr. Alexander Farnsworth explains, *“The newly-emerged supercontinent would effectively create a triple whammy, comprising the continentality effect, hotter sun and more CO₂… increasing heat for much of the planet.”*

Temperatures could frequently hit 40–50°C, and extreme humidity would prevent humans and other mammals from releasing body heat. Only about 12–15% of the land would remain habitable, and even that would be dangerous due to volcanic activity.

Despite this grim outlook, the changes are incredibly distant—*“expected to take place 250 million years later.”* Scientists view this not as an urgent threat but as a reminder of Earth’s evolving nature and the importance of understanding long-term climate and geological shifts.

In short, while the study paints a harsh vision of Earth’s distant future, it also offers valuable insight—and time—for scientific exploration and preparation.