Doomsday refers to a catastrophic, end-of-the-world event, often linked to religious prophecies or fictional scenarios, involving global destruction or extinction, such as nuclear war, pandemics, or natural disasters.

The last significant doomsday prediction was the 2012 Mayan calendar scare, where theorists feared an apocalypse on December 21, 2012, despite no scientific evidence.

People fear doomsday due to psychological factors like uncertainty amplification, religious end-times beliefs, and societal anxieties, often amplified by media coverage of real threats like climate change.

Prepare by building an emergency kit with essentials like food and water, learning survival skills like shelter-building, and understanding local evacuation routes for disasters like pandemics or earthquakes.

In Christianity, the Bible describes doomsday as the end times or Armageddon, involving events like the rise of the Antichrist and the Second Coming of Jesus, detailed in Revelation.

Yes, scientific risks include asteroid impacts, supervolcano eruptions, and climate tipping points, with organizations like NASA monitoring threats for global preparedness.

Historical failures include the Y2K bug in 2000 and Harold Camping's 2011 rapture prediction, showing how fear-based theories often lack empirical support.

Modern culture depicts doomsday in films like 'Mad Max' and books, reflecting fears of environmental collapse, pandemics, and AI risks, influencing public discourse on survivalism.

Survival tips include stockpiling resources for months, learning first aid through certified courses, and forming community support networks for mutual aid in crises.

Religions like Islam and Christianity feature end-times prophecies, driving doomsday narratives through concepts like Judgment Day in Quranic texts or Christian eschatology.