The document discusses various predictions and theories about the end of the world in 2012, including the Mayan calendar ending in 2012, increased solar flare activity predicted for 2012, predictions by Nostradamus possibly referring to 2012, theories about a planet called Nibiru or Planet X potentially colliding with or closely passing Earth in 2012, the biblical prophecy of Armageddon possibly occurring in 2012, and the galactic alignment that will occur on the winter solstice of 2012. Some famous believers in a 2012 apocalypse are mentioned, including Mel Gibson, Joe Rogan, and Lil Wayne.

1. 2012
The End?

2. 2012
• The world is alive with talk of the year 2012;
however, not everyone is looking forward to
the year with the same outlook or
expectations. For some, the year hints at
apocalyptic end times; a period in which the
world will be thrown into utter chaos and
violent upheaval.

3. Popular Predictions
• Mayan Calendar
• Solar Flares
• Nostradamus
• Planet X (Nibiru)
• Armageddon
• Galactic Alignment

4. Mayan Calendar
• The Mayans have a "long-count" calendar that
covers 1,000's of years. It ends on 21
December, 2012.
• Mayan calendar is widely
considered the most
accurate calendar.

5. Solar Flares
• Solar flares happen when energy stored in
twisted magnetic fields is suddenly released
causing an explosion of plasma
• Solar flares occur on an 11-year cycle
• Different Classifications
• Every 11 Cycles = X-Class (2012) Previous(1859)
• X-class solar flares - major events: can trigger
planet-wide radio blackouts and long-lasting
radiation storms.

6. Nostradamus
• Nostradamus was a French man some believe
to be a prophet
• Many believe Nostradamus predicted the
September 11 attacks
• Writings also contained 2012
predictions for the end of the world

7. Planet X
• Belief of a 12th planet in our solar
system that orbits close to the earth
every 30 million years
• Its next scheduled appearance (2012) will be
dangerously close to the earth
• Even if it doesn't hit us they say, the
gravitational pull of this planet will cause
massive destruction on earth that we will not
recover from

8. Armageddon
• Armageddon is the prediction of an ultimate
war between good and evil that the Bible
speaks of
• Even those who do not believe in the Bible
believe that this is the final conflict that will
bring an end to most if not all civilization
• However, no specific connections to 2012

9. Galactic Alignment
• Distinct Winter Solstice (12/21/12)
• Sun will rise to middle of Milky Way
• Causing an alignment between the earth sun
and the galactic center.

10. Famous Believers
• Mel Gibson
• Joe Rogan
• Lil’ Wayne

11. Mel Gibson
• Gibson made comments that suggested that
the Mayan civilization and the United States
have a lot in common
• “I just wanna draw the parallels. I don’t
wanna be a doomsayer, but the Mayan
calendar ends in 2012. So have fun, boys and
girls!”

12. Joe Rogan
• American comedian and actor
• Joe makes a number of references to 2012 on
his website
• Joe’s license plate 

13. Lil’ Wayne
• "The world is about to end in 2012... 'cause
the Mayans made calendars, and they stop at
2012. I got encyclopedias on the bus.”