Doomsday: 10 Ways the World Will End
A look ahead at the different types of cataclysmic events that could extinguish the human race, from massive volcanic eruptions, mega tsunamis and out-of-control fires to an asteroid impact.
Killer Asteroid
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How humans might cope with falling rocks and debris, tsunamis, furnace-like temperatures, and fires in the aftermath of a killer asteroid; 65 million years ago, an asteroid led to the downfall of the dinosaurs.
Black Hole
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As it approaches Earth, a black hole would trigger earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.
Rogue Planet
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If a rogue planet was on a collision course with Earth, its gravity would tear apart the Moon, stir up supersonic winds, trigger earthquakes, and pull the Earth to pieces.
Solar Storm
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A solar storm turns Earth's electrical system into a smoking ruin, and modern civilization must cope without power.
Nuclear War
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During a nuclear war, hydrogen bombs destroy the world's greatest cities; a fallout of ash and debris creates a nuclear winter, plunging the planet into an ice age; crops fail and mass starvation drives humanity to the brink of extinction.
Gamma Ray Burst
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A gamma ray burst from two colliding stars hits the atmosphere, wiping out half of the population on Earth, while the other half faces a slow death from ultraviolet radiation and starvation.
Mega Eruption
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After a volcanic hyper eruption blows through the surface of the Earth, molten rock slams into cities, shock waves bring down buildings, volcanic gas blocks out sunlight, food chains collapse, and a famine threatens the future of humankind.
Alien Invasion
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Rogue aliens launch a surprise attack on Earth, destroying cities, obliterating world governments and unleashing a deadly virus.
Deep Sea Disaster
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A deep sea disaster unleashes a cascade of weather catastrophes, including blizzards, super storms, wildfires, drought, and rapid sea-level rise.