2030s facts for kids
Millennium: | 3rd millennium |
Centuries: | 20th century – 21st century – 22nd century |
Decades: | 2000s 2010s 2020s – 2030s – 2040s 2050s 2060s |
Years: | 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 |
The 2030s (pronounced "twenty-thirties") is the name for the ten years that will start on January 1, 2030, and end on December 31, 2039. This period is also sometimes called "the twenty-thirties."
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What Are the 2030s?
The 2030s will be a decade, which is a period of ten years. In Roman numerals, this decade would be written as MMXXX. Many important events are expected to happen during this time.
Key Events Expected in the 2030s
Several interesting things are predicted to take place during this decade.
Space Exploration Milestones
- The Voyager 2 spacecraft, which has been traveling far into space for many years, is expected to stop sending signals back to Earth. This will happen because its power source will run out.
Important Anniversaries
- On September 1, 2039, it will be 100 years since Germany invaded Poland. This event marked the beginning of World War II, a very important time in history.
Understanding the Y2K38 Problem
- On January 19, 2038, some older computer systems might face a problem. This is called the "Year 2038 problem" or "Y2K38." It's similar to the Y2K problem from the year 2000. It happens because some computers use a special way to count time. When the count reaches a certain number, it might reset, causing issues for systems that haven't been updated.
Environmental Changes in the 2030s
Scientists expect that the 2030s will see more noticeable changes in our planet's climate.
Global Warming and Its Effects
- Global warming is expected to get worse in the 2030s. This means the Earth's average temperature will continue to rise. This rise in temperature can lead to many changes around the world.
Rising Sea Levels
- Because of global warming, sea levels are also expected to continue rising in the 2030s. This happens as glaciers and ice sheets melt, adding more water to the oceans. Rising sea levels can affect coastal areas and communities.
See also
In Spanish: Años 2030 para niños
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