The Day After Tomorrow is a popular science fiction film released in 2004. The film tells the story of a paleoclimatologist who uses a paleoclimate computer model to predict that continued global warming will result. in the cessation of thermohaline circulation and subsequently, rapid global cooling. He warns others of the consequences if global emissions and consumption rates do not decrease, but his warnings go unheeded, his predictions come true, and extreme natural disasters begin to occur around the world. The film depicts extreme weather events over a short period of time, supposedly caused by climate change. The film depicts the world's rapid decline toward an ice age, caused by the sudden collapse of the ocean's thermohaline circulation. Although the Hollywood blockbuster features accurate depictions of possible weather disasters linked to climate change, many compelling cinematic depictions of weather and climate events appear quite inaccurate by scientific and geological standards. Geological Significance Despite the controversy created by the film's many inaccuracies and exaggerations, The Day After Tomorrow has some geological significance. Exaggerated as it may be, it has had a lasting impact on the world's population in general by increasing global awareness of the possible consequences of human-caused global warming. The popularization and dramatization of the scientific question have succeeded in promoting awareness, but not necessarily understanding, of issues related to global warming. Upon the film's release, many scientists expressed hope that increased attention to the topic would lead to progressive discussions about global warming. In fact,...... middle of article ......n of the law of physics (Maters). Many of these events, in reality, would never occur as quickly or have such extreme consequences as was predicted. dramatically depicted in The Day After Tomorrow. ConclusionDespite The Day After Tomorrow's compelling use of special effects and film technology, the film has little scientific credibility related to extreme weather events and global warming. The depiction of a sudden ice age and the instantaneous cessation of thermohaline circulation is far-reaching and almost impossible. Overall, the film offers viewers a biased interpretation of the effects of global warming. The blockbuster film's plot features mostly inaccurate science and, at best, diluted and exaggerated climate ideas used for entertainment, dramatic effect, and perhaps to raise awareness of current global warming issues..