A new study from the University of Bristol, powered by a supercomputer, has predicted a dramatic future for humanity. By analyzing geological and atmospheric data, scientists foresee a major shift: the Earth’s tectonic plates will eventually merge into a new supercontinent called *Pangea Ultima*.
Dr. Alexander Farnsworth explained this event would create extreme conditions due to “the continentality effect, hotter sun and more CO2 in the atmosphere.” Temperatures could soar to 40–50°C with deadly humidity, making it hard for mammals to survive.
Only about 12.5%–10% of the land would remain habitable, and even those areas would face constant environmental dangers like volcanic activity caused by tectonic shifts.
Still, there’s hope: this event is projected to happen **250 million years** from now. As the article puts it, “we have quite a bit of time to prepare for it!”
Though unsettling, this forecast offers a long-term view of Earth’s future—and a reminder of the planet’s ever-changing nature.
