| There is hardly any person now that hasn't heard a thing about the end of the world that is prognosticated to occur on the 20th of December, 2012. People from all over the world are worried about what's going to happen on this day. Some of them take the forecasted end of the world seriously, others are more skeptical. Fatal projections were made a few times before, but still nothing happened. Then what is the reason for so much fuss about the year of 2012? Does it somehow differ from what we experience before?
The most evident explanation why the year of 2012 is so much spoken about is provided by historians. The thing is that the Mayan calendar that is considered to be very precise ends on December 20, 2012. There are several thoughts why the calendar ends on this day, but the version of the apocalypse is the most popular amongst public now. Let us consider this issue from the point of view of scientists in other spheres.
For instance, ecologists observe obvious changes in the climate on the Earth. Such changes are known as global warming. The greenhouse effect of the atmosphere is definitely observed and brings to some significant climate changes. So there is an opinion that some ecological catastrophe is about to blow up. Taking into account that there are a number of places covered with snow and ice on the Earth some experts suggest that all-round melting of the ice is highly possible.
One more explanation that is credible is the theory of astrologers regarding the changing of astrological eras. According to astrologic cycles December 20, 2012 is the last day of the era of Pisces that has lasted for two thousand years. After that comes the Aquarius era. It's believed that in this era the humankind will enjoy harmony. Experts declare that it'll be the period when all the people understand each other and all the frontiers will be removed. The humankind will attain high level of spiritual development.
So the versions are numerous. We'll see which one proves to be correct in future. |