Scientists warn that natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and eruptions of underwater volcanoes can be expected to intensify in 2025. Heliophysicist Scott William McIntosh points out that this year could bring a significant increase in geomagnetic activity, which could affect the functioning of electronic systems and infrastructure, as well as navigation technologies.

Extreme rise in global temperatures

Climatologists Leonard Ohenchen and Manucher Shirazi warn of a possible extreme increase in global temperatures, which could lead to a significant acceleration of glacier melting and cause floods with serious consequences for coastal cities. Parts of the US, China, Nepal, Bhutan and the Himalayan region are particularly at risk, and possible mass migration waves from the affected areas could put pressure on infrastructure and political stability.

Endangering biodiversity and the potential collapse of the AMOC

The ecological consequences of these changes could include endangering biodiversity, while the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overpressure Circulation (AMOC) could cause irreversible changes in climate. Northern Europe, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland, could be the first to be hit, while Southern Europe could experience long-term droughts.

Impact of natural disasters on international relations

Scientists warn that natural disasters could have a significant impact on international relations and political stability, given the reduction in food production capacity, rising energy costs and population migration. Urgent measures to mitigate the consequences of these changes are becoming necessary, and global cooperation in solving climate issues is becoming imperative.