Quaternary geology

ID: quaternary-geology

Quaternary geology is the study of the most recent geological time period, known as the Quaternary period, which spans from about 2.58 million years ago to the present. This period is characterized by significant climatic changes, including the development of glaciers during the ice ages and the subsequent warming periods. The Quaternary period is divided into two epochs: the Pleistocene and the Holocene.

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