Is the World Really Ending in 2012 as Some Predictors Claim?

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In summary, there is no evidence to support the claim that the world will end on December 21, 2012, despite the end of the Mayan calendar on that date. The idea that the sun will pass through the galactic center is based on misunderstandings and cannot be accurately predicted. The Earth is currently in a pole flip event, but this is a natural occurrence and poses little threat to the planet. Any connections between field reversals and species extinctions are not well-supported. Overall, the claims of doomsday scenarios in 2012 are unfounded and driven by profit.
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DaveC426913 said:
Or, more generally,

... I can't fathom how this thread has remained unlocked for as long as it has.

Same here...
 
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vincentm said:
Same here...
Count me as yet another PFer here who is completely confused regarding the longevity of this thread.
 
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LaViolette's work has been confirmed in many disturbing ways since the early 1980s. Using the term "crackpottery" is an insult.

Some of the facts we do know with certainty aren't comforting.

Solar cycles have been getting larger and more intense and the solar peak appears to coincide with 2012. Could it be possible the Sun's magenetic field is increasingly being influenced as our solar system gets ever closer to the galactic plane? It promises to be the largest solar event ever recorded by humankind, barring, perhaps, the event 12,900 years ago that culled the human population and caused the extinction of the mammoths?

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JustFacts said:
LaViolette's work has been confirmed in many disturbing ways since the early 1980s. Using the term "crackpottery" is an insult.

To whom, exactly? Other crackpots?

JustFacts said:
Solar cycles have been getting larger and more intense and the solar peak appears to coincide with 2012.

I'm sorry, but this isn't true. Whomever told you that made it up.

Solar Cycle 23 has been abnormally long, and it's not yet clear when Cycle 24 started. Based on what we know now, the best guess is around November 2008. That means the maximum would be somewhere around May 2014.

Getting something within +/- 2 years on an 11 year cycle is not my idea of a very accurate prediction. It's up there with "if you attack the Persians, a mighty empire will fall".

JustFacts said:
Could it be possible the Sun's magenetic field is increasingly being influenced as our solar system gets ever closer to the galactic plane?

Doesn't that presuppose that the sun is getting closer to the galactic plane? A statement for which there is no evidence.

JustFacts said:
It promises to be the largest solar event ever recorded by humankind, barring, perhaps, the event 12,900 years ago that culled the human population and caused the extinction of the mammoths?

I don't think "it" is doing the promising. Someone, not something is doing the promising. I hope that someone isn't the same someone who is making up sunspot data.
 
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it seems like 1960s had more sunspot activity...is that what spawned the hippies?
 
<h2>1. Is there any scientific evidence to support the claim that the world will end in 2012?</h2><p>No, there is no credible scientific evidence to support the idea that the world will end in 2012. The predictions are based on misinterpretations of ancient calendars and do not align with any scientific understanding of the Earth's processes.</p><h2>2. What are some of the most common predictions for how the world will end in 2012?</h2><p>Some of the most common predictions include a catastrophic event such as a global natural disaster, a collision with a rogue planet or asteroid, or a sudden shift in the Earth's magnetic poles. However, these predictions are not based on scientific evidence and have been debunked by experts.</p><h2>3. Are there any real dangers or threats to the Earth in 2012?</h2><p>No, there are no known or predicted threats to the Earth in 2012. The Earth is constantly changing and facing natural disasters, but there is no indication that any of these events will lead to the end of the world in 2012.</p><h2>4. Why do some people believe that the world will end in 2012?</h2><p>The belief that the world will end in 2012 stems from a misinterpretation of the Mayan calendar and various other ancient prophecies. Some people also believe in conspiracy theories that suggest a government cover-up of the impending doomsday.</p><h2>5. What do scientists say about the idea of the world ending in 2012?</h2><p>The overwhelming majority of scientists reject the idea that the world will end in 2012. They argue that there is no scientific basis for these predictions and that the Earth will continue to exist and evolve long after 2012.</p>

1. Is there any scientific evidence to support the claim that the world will end in 2012?

No, there is no credible scientific evidence to support the idea that the world will end in 2012. The predictions are based on misinterpretations of ancient calendars and do not align with any scientific understanding of the Earth's processes.

2. What are some of the most common predictions for how the world will end in 2012?

Some of the most common predictions include a catastrophic event such as a global natural disaster, a collision with a rogue planet or asteroid, or a sudden shift in the Earth's magnetic poles. However, these predictions are not based on scientific evidence and have been debunked by experts.

3. Are there any real dangers or threats to the Earth in 2012?

No, there are no known or predicted threats to the Earth in 2012. The Earth is constantly changing and facing natural disasters, but there is no indication that any of these events will lead to the end of the world in 2012.

4. Why do some people believe that the world will end in 2012?

The belief that the world will end in 2012 stems from a misinterpretation of the Mayan calendar and various other ancient prophecies. Some people also believe in conspiracy theories that suggest a government cover-up of the impending doomsday.

5. What do scientists say about the idea of the world ending in 2012?

The overwhelming majority of scientists reject the idea that the world will end in 2012. They argue that there is no scientific basis for these predictions and that the Earth will continue to exist and evolve long after 2012.

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