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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on December 08, 2008, 12:39

Title: Ten Ways the World Could End
Post by: sam on December 08, 2008, 12:39

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Despite what you may think, the universe is not necessarily a friendly place. Sure, things here on Earth have been pretty stable over the past few millennia, allowing human civilization to gain a foothold. But that could change at any time. Disaster lurks everywhere, from the deepest reaches of space to the very bowels of our planet. We've recruited nine prominent Canadian scientists (and one science fiction writer) and asked them to imagine how they think the world might end. We bring you The Quirks & Quarks Guide to the End of the World -- it's cataclysmically fun!

http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/archives/08-09/qq-2008-12-06.html

Title: Re: Ten Ways the World Could End
Post by: Clive on December 08, 2008, 12:58

I think the asteroid scenario is the most likely in the shorter term.  Followed by the super volcano.   :)