Chilling simulation shows what would happen if the world lost oxygen for just 5 seconds
If Earth lost all oxygen for just five seconds, the effects would be devastating. Concrete structures would collapse instantly, as oxygen is crucial for their binding process. Untreated metals would fuse together without their oxidation layers, and the ozone layer would vanish, exposing everyone to severe sunburn. Air pressure would drop by 21%, causing inner ears to rupture, while planes would fall from the sky since combustion engines wouldn’t function. Even the Earth’s crust—45% oxygen—would crumble.
The sky would turn pitch black as sunlight scattering would cease without oxygen molecules. However, humans might not immediately notice the lack of oxygen, as our bodies detect CO2 buildup, not oxygen deprivation. While cars would stall and pressure sensors would detect anomalies, the event would likely be dismissed as unexplained. Thankfully, this scenario is impossible in reality.
