There is hardly any person now that hasn't heard a thing about the end of the world that is prognosticated to happen on December 20, 2012. People throughout the world are worried about what is going to occur on this day. Some of them truly believe in the end of the world, others take it skeptically. Fatal prognostications were made several times before, but our world still exists. Then why is so much fuss about the year of 2012? Does it somehow differ from what we experience before?
The most obvious explanation why the year of 2012 is so much talked about is provided by historians. The fact is that the Mayan calendar that is considered to be very precise ends on the 20th of December, 2012. There are some thoughts why the calendar ends on this day, but the version of the apocalypse is the most popular amid public at the present time. Let's think of this question from the point of view of specialists in other spheres.
For example, ecologists observe obvious changes in the climate on the globe. Such changes are referred to as global warming. The greenhouse effect of the atmosphere is definitely observed and leads to some considerable 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 ice on the globe some experts suggest that all-round melting of the snow is quite possible.
One more interpretation that seems credible is the theory of astrologers concerning the changing of astrological eras. In accordance with astrologic cycles the 20th of December, 2012 is the last day of the Pisces era that has lasted for 2000 years. After that comes the era of Aquarius. It's supposed that in this era the humankind will enjoy harmony and mutual understanding. Professionals declare that it'll be the period when all the people are able to find common language and all the frontiers are removed. The humankind will attain the highest level of moral advance.
So the versions are numerous. We will see which one will turn out to be true in future.
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