Maya Doomsday Prophecy | National Geographic

Summary

The video discusses ancient Mayan prophecies, particularly one suggesting catastrophic events in 2012. It explores the idea of a rapid pole shift, a theory considered by scientists like Kelvin, Darwin, and Einstein, and later expanded by Charles Hapgood. The script features geoscientist Adam Maloof, who explains the impossibility of such an event and its potential global devastation, including earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

Takeaways

• 🗓️ The Maya civilization, which began around 4,000 years ago, left behind prophecies that some believe are connected to the year 2012.
• 🌪️ An ancient Maya codex mentions a Doomsday Prophecy involving floods, fiery rain, and devastation, but it is not specifically dated for 2012.
• 📅 The Maya calendar, which runs for over 5,000 years, ends abruptly on December 21st, 2012, leading some to believe a significant event will occur on this date.
• 🌞 Some Maya people believe that on December 21st, 2012, the sun will go out, leading to the death of mankind.
• 🔬 Adam Maloof, a geoscientist at Princeton University, studies the movement of continents and the Earth's surface, which is relevant to understanding the Maya prophecies.
• 🌐 The theory of pole shifting, where the continents and mantle slide across the Earth's core, is considered impossible by Maloof for an extremely rapid shift on a human timescale.
• 💥 A rapid pole shift, as theorized by Charles Hapgood in the 1950s, is believed by some to cause catastrophic events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.
• 🌍 The consequences of a rapid pole shift would be devastating, potentially moving places like New York towards the Arctic and Alaska to the equator.
• 📧 Maloof has received numerous emails from people concerned about the world ending due to a pole shift in 2012.
• 🌎 The pole shift theory encompasses global-scale disasters, affecting everyone on the planet equally.

Q & A

What is the Maya civilization known for?

The Maya civilization is known for building some of the most magnificent pyramids in South America.

Why did the Maya civilization abandon their cities?

The Maya civilization mysteriously abandoned their cities, but the reasons behind this are not clearly understood.

What do the Mayan prophecies suggest about the end times?

The Mayan prophecies speak of floods, fiery rain, and devastation during the end times, but they are not specifically dated for 2012.

What is the significance of December 21st, 2012, in the Mayan calendar?

December 21st, 2012, is significant because the Mayan calendar abruptly stops on this date, leading some to believe it marks the end of the world.

What does the Mayan prophecy say about the sun going out?

The prophecy suggests that when the sun goes out, mankind will begin to disappear.

Who is Adam Maloof and what is his field of study?

Adam Maloof is a geoscientist at Princeton University who studies how the continents move around on the Earth's surface.

What is the concept of pole shifting as it relates to the Mayan prophecy?

Pole shifting refers to the idea that the continents and mantle would slide across the Earth's core, leading to catastrophic events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

Why do some people believe in a rapid pole shift in 2012?

Some people believe in a rapid pole shift in 2012 due to the Mayan prophecy and the end date of their calendar.

What is the scientific consensus on the possibility of a rapid pole shift?

The scientific consensus is that a rapid pole shift on a human time scale is impossible and would be a catastrophe if it were to occur.

Who are some historical figures that considered the pole shift theory?

Kelvin, George Darwin, and Albert Einstein are among the historical figures who considered the pole shift theory.

What was Charles Hapgood's contribution to the pole shift theory?

Charles Hapgood developed the idea that pole shifts had occurred recently and rapidly, which influenced the theory's popularity.