10 doomsday theories about the universe (With Pictures)

6. The Big Rip

It may happen that the expansion of the universe accelerates so tremendously that it will ‘rip itself apart’. Our universe will become nothing. Evoking fear scientists have estimated that the Big Rip is to take place after 16 billion years from now and around that time planets will still be existent; imagine watching planet Earth ripped apart into minute pieces! Also See: Top 10 most amazing places on earth – You will NEVER believe these places exist! (With Pictures)