# Dystopic Future Timeline Charts The BBC Future Timeline Looks Millions of Years into Our Future By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbc-future-timeline References: [mightymega](http://mightymega.com/2014/01/16/the-bbcs-timeline-of-the-far-future-its-not-pretty/) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140105-timeline-of-the-far-future) The [BBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbc-orbit) future timeline infographic is a theoretical look at the far distant future of our planet. The [Timeline of the Far Future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/event-timeline) take us thousands, millions, billions, even trillions of years into our own future. From approximating the kinds and number of natural disasters that are likely to occur (a super volcano and an asteroid strike are two potential situations brought up) to the loss of modern language ten thousand years from now, there are a whole multitude of events that could and most likely will happen. The predicted trajectories of the sun, planets, stars, constellations and other heavenly bodies also plotted out on this BBC future timeline chart. If you want to know what the planet will probably look like several thousand years from now or what could happen to the sun in a billion years, this is the chart to read. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Disasters:** The predicted occurrence of natural disasters in the future presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative solutions for disaster preparedness and response. - **Language Evolution:** The projected loss of modern language in the distant future opens up possibilities for companies to create new communication tools and technologies to bridge language barriers. - **Celestial Events:** The trajectories of celestial bodies outlined in the future timeline chart create opportunities for industries to explore space tourism and develop technologies for deep space exploration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Disaster Management:** The prediction of natural disasters calls for the development of advanced technologies and strategies in the disaster management industry to mitigate their impact. - **Translation and Linguistics:** The potential loss of modern language presents opportunities for companies in the translation and linguistics industry to create innovative language preservation solutions and language learning platforms. - **Space Exploration:** The insights into celestial events provided by the future timeline chart can drive advancements in the space exploration industry, including spacecraft propulsion systems and space station design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful AI Timelines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeplayio.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Timeline Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-neoglass.md) - [Historical Mapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timemap.md) - [3D Life Timelines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-journey.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Custom Timeline Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelinecraft.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md)