Simulations reveal that lunar gravity would unleash disasters before colliding.
Although the Moon has accompanied the Earth for billions of years, its impact against the planet is a scenario that can only be analyzed in theoretical terms.
However, artificial intelligence has made it possible to simulate what would happen if the natural satellite were to deviate from its orbit and head towards the Earth.
The results reveal a series of catastrophic events that would completely transform the Earth’s geography and climate before the final impact.
Gravitational imbalances and uncontrolled tides
One of the first effects would be an increase in the Moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth.
As the satellite drew closer, the force of gravity would generate fluctuations in the oceans, causing increasingly extreme tides.
According to computer models, the world’s coastlines would experience tsunamis of unprecedented dimensions, with waves that could reach hundreds of meters in height.
The movement of the water would alter the thermal equilibrium of the planet, changing weather patterns and generating unpredictable storms.
In addition, the Moon could fragment due to the Earth’s gravitational force, creating a ring of debris that would circle the planet before its collision.
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and geological disturbances
The gravitational impact of the Moon would not only affect the oceans, but also the Earth’s interior.
The pressure on the Earth’s mantle would intensify, triggering major earthquakes and massive volcanic eruptions.
These events would release huge amounts of gas and ash into the atmosphere, reducing the global temperature and plunging the planet into a state of extreme climatic instability.
The shifting of the tectonic plates could modify the geography of the planet, with the formation of new mountain ranges and the disappearance of coastal regions under water.
The final impact and the future of the planet
If the Moon did not disintegrate before hitting the Earth, the collision would release unimaginable energy, equivalent to thousands of megatons of nuclear explosives.
The impact would generate global fires, a devastating shockwave and a cloud of dust that would darken the sky for years.
The lunar impact would unleash global fires and a devastating shockwave.| Photo: Getty Images
In the worst case scenario, the collision could mean the end of life on the planet or even the total disintegration of the Earth.
Although this scenario is unlikely, artificial intelligence analysis allows us to understand the impact of astronomical collisions and their relevance in the evolution of the universe.
