2012 Is the shit gonna hit the fan?

[Hourglass]

Can't say I buy into the whole "the end is near" thing. I mean how many times have we heard it now? First it supposed to be 1990. Then 1999. Then 2000. Then 2005. Now it's 2012.

If the Mayans were so insightful and advanced, one might ask why they're not still around.

[Kakariko]

I also doubt anything of real significance will happen. Liked the movie though

[TracyCoxx]

Originally Posted by Hourglass

Can't say I buy into the whole "the end is near" thing. I mean how many times have we heard it now? First it supposed to be 1990. Then 1999. Then 2000. Then 2005. Now it's 2012.

If the Mayans were so insightful and advanced, one might ask why they're not still around.

Don't forget the planet-x/Nibiru fanatics that predicted a pole shift and the end of humanity in 2003. Oh I had so much fun playing with their little minds.

[Tread]

Originally Posted by Hourglass

If the Mayans were so insightful and advanced, one might ask why they're not still around.

There are still over 6 Million Mayans around. There were many tries to control and proselytize them, and diseases had also an influence (like most of indigenous peoples in America). The Christian church destroyed most of there culture, but they are not wiped out.

I don't think they care about the end of the world in 2012.

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by Hourglass

Can't say I buy into the whole "the end is near" thing. I mean how many times have we heard it now? First it supposed to be 1990. Then 1999. Then 2000. Then 2005. Now it's 2012.

If the Mayans were so insightful and advanced, one might ask why they're not still around.

The Mayan calendar just resets itself.

[Hourglass]

I stand corrected. They are still around.

And as it happens, so are we. That's not going to change.

[twistedone]

The Yellowstone super volcano will have a huge eruption, a large asteroid will impact the ocean causing a towering tidal wave, California will fall off into the ocean, the earth's core will stop rotating, and the sun will go super nova on us.

Just another day.

[Tbone]

All the bees will die and we'll end up eating rats and groul.

[Jenae LaTorque]

Originally Posted by twistedone

The Yellowstone super volcano will have a huge eruption, a large asteroid will impact the ocean causing a towering tidal wave, California will fall off into the ocean, the earth's core will stop rotating, and the sun will go super nova on us.

Just another day.

If Yellowstone goes boom, I will too. It's not that far from where I live. So while I can laugh about California sliding into the ocean, it's a bit more sobering when we talk about Yellowstone possibilities.

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by Jenae LaTorque

If Yellowstone goes boom, I will too. It's not that far from where I live. So while I can laugh about California sliding into the ocean, it's a bit more sobering when we talk about Yellowstone possibilities.

I hate this state too. As soon as I have enough money saved up, I'm gonna beat feet outta here.

[interal]

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

I hate this state too. As soon as I have enough money saved up, I'm gonna beat feet outta here.

But you have such a nice, competent Governor.

Aren't you glad he can't run for the Top Job.

I feel we are getting off topic again. Sorry.

[TracyCoxx]

Originally Posted by Jenae LaTorque

If Yellowstone goes boom, I will too. It's not that far from where I live. So while I can laugh about California sliding into the ocean, it's a bit more sobering when we talk about Yellowstone possibilities.

No offense to your Yellowstone concerns, but I thought that Yellowstone supervolcano scene in the movie was AWESOME. They talked about the caldera that was, is? there and how it erupted in the past. For those who don't know, it's a magma reservoir under the crust that's the size of 2-3 states. There's a few normal size volcanos on top of it, that erupt occasionally and relieve the pressure, sometimes too much, so that the entire region collapses and you've got magma going everywhere.

[randolph]

Originally Posted by TracyCoxx

No offense to your Yellowstone concerns, but I thought that Yellowstone supervolcano scene in the movie was AWESOME. They talked about the caldera that was, is? there and how it erupted in the past. For those who don't know, it's a magma reservoir under the crust that's the size of 2-3 states. There's a few normal size volcanos on top of it, that erupt occasionally and relieve the pressure, sometimes too much, so that the entire region collapses and you've got magma going everywhere.

There is no evidence the Yellowstone caldera is on the verge of eruption. However, 600,000 years ago it did erupt and covered much of the US with ash, all the way to San Diego. An eruption of this magnitude today would essentially destroy the US and turn the world into a perennial winter for years.