Doomsday is big favourite with science fiction writers and film-makers alike. After all, what could be more thrilling than an action-packed global apocalypse, narrowly averted at the last moment?

We love to watch our Hollywood heroes fighting to save mankind, whilst still finding time to crack a few jokes and get the girl along the way.

There are endless gruesome ways that the world could end; through nasty, natural disasters or because of some man-made abomination. From maniac killer robots and super volcanoes, to an alien invasion and mutant psycho humans, all options are covered in Ten Ways the World Will End.

What do you think will cause the end of the world?