1 /4 Die Weltuntergangsuhr zeigt symbolisch, wie groß das derzeitige Risiko einer globalen Katastrophe - insbesondere eines Atomkrieges - ist. Der "Doomsday" ("Tag des Jüngsten Gerichts") ist dabei mit Mitternacht gleichgesetzt.

2 /4 Am 23. Jänner 2020 wurden die Zeiger auf 100 Sekunden vor Mitternach vorgerückt. Das gab es bisher noch nie, selbst nicht am Höhepunkt des Kalten Kriegs.

3 /4 Download von www.picturedesk.com am 23.01.2020 (20:43). CORRECTION - (COMBO) This combination of file pictures created on January 24, 2019 shows (top L-R) the Doomsday Clock: on January 25, 2018 in Washington, DC; on January 26, 2017 in Washington, DC; on January 26, 2016, in Washington, DC; (bottom L-R) the Doomsday Clock: on January 22, 2015 in Washington, DC; on January 10, 2012, Washington, DC; and on January 14, 2010 in New York City. - How close is human civilization to destroying the planet? The symbolic Doomsday Clock is still two minutes to midnight, as close as it has ever been, said the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on January 29, 2019. (Photos by various sources / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Top L-R and bottom L-R] instead of [clockwise from top L]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." - 20190124_PD11522 - Rechteinfo: Fotografische Urheberrechte sind garantiert. Der Kunde selbst hat insbesondere die Persönlichkeitsrechte der abgebildeten Personen in eigener Verantwortung zu beachten (AGBs Punkt 5). Nur für redaktionelle Nutzung! - Editorial Use Only! Nur für redaktionelle Nutzung durch Tageszeitungen und Onlinemedien!

4 /4 Download von www.picturedesk.com am 23.01.2020 (20:43). CORRECTION - (COMBO) This combination of file pictures created on January 24, 2019 shows (top L-R) the Doomsday Clock: on January 25, 2018 in Washington, DC; on January 26, 2017 in Washington, DC; on January 26, 2016, in Washington, DC; (bottom L-R) the Doomsday Clock: on January 22, 2015 in Washington, DC; on January 10, 2012, Washington, DC; and on January 14, 2010 in New York City. - How close is human civilization to destroying the planet? The symbolic Doomsday Clock is still two minutes to midnight, as close as it has ever been, said the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on January 29, 2019. (Photos by various sources / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Top L-R and bottom L-R] instead of [clockwise from top L]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." - 20190124_PD11522 - Rechteinfo: Fotografische Urheberrechte sind garantiert. Der Kunde selbst hat insbesondere die Persönlichkeitsrechte der abgebildeten Personen in eigener Verantwortung zu beachten (AGBs Punkt 5). Nur für redaktionelle Nutzung! - Editorial Use Only! Nur für redaktionelle Nutzung durch Tageszeitungen und Onlinemedien!