Scientists Warn of Mass Extinction of Mammals Due to Heat on New Supercontinent.

According to ТСН: Scientists warn of the possibility of mass extinction of people and mammals due to extreme heat if a hypothetical supercontinent Pangaea Ultima ever emerges. High temperatures, water shortages, and complex climatic conditions could severely complicate the survival of many species.

A study conducted by scientists at the University of Bristol showed that merging continents into one mass could lead to serious ecological problems. The project is sponsored by Dr. Alexander Farnsworth and Dr. Eunice Lo.

Consequences of the Formation of Pangaea Ultima

New scientific models indicate that critical conditions may arise on Earth, likely similar to those leading to the extinction of dinosaurs. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience demonstrates how a future supercontinent could radically change climatic conditions, creating an even hotter and drier environment incapable of supporting life.

Dr. Farnsworth notes that this will occur due to the so-called “triple whammy”:

• Continentality effect: large land masses lose the cooling effect of the ocean.

• Sun intensity: increasing brightness of the Sun will lead to stronger heat radiation.

• Volcanic CO₂ emissions: rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to volcanic activity will cause further global warming.

Forecasts suggest that temperatures could reach 40-50°C, with daily maximums even hitting 70°C, complicating effective cooling of organisms without water and cool shelters.

Only 8-16% of the land on the supercontinent will remain in the optimal range for life. Scientists have also calculated that increased gas emissions from volcanoes could create hostile conditions for most living beings.

“CO₂ could rise from about 400 ppm today to over 600 ppm in many millions of years. If humanity does not stop burning fossil fuels, we may see these figures much sooner.”

These findings underscore the importance of controlling anthropogenic emissions. Dr. Eunice Lo emphasizes the critical importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to preserve human health, crop yield, and energy systems. If emissions cannot be limited, warming and extreme weather events may become the norm.

The prospect of Pangaea Ultima underscores the need for decisive action today.

In the context of global climate change, it is important to remember that our present defines the future of the planet. The challenges facing humanity demand urgent action to preserve not only our state but also the well-being of future generations. The situation with Pangaea Ultima is yet another argument in favor of sustainable development and the preservation of the planet's ecosystems.