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Geologic period

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005915

A primary division of geologic time, longer than an epoch and shorter than an era, characterized by major changes in Earth's biota and geological events. These periods provide a framework for understanding the evolution of life and the Earth's climate system over millions of years. The Mesozoic Era, for example, includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005915
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005915",
  "term": "Geologic period",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A primary division of geologic time, longer than an epoch and shorter than an era, characterized by major changes in Earth's biota and geological events. These periods provide a framework for understanding the evolution of life and the Earth's climate system over millions of years. The Mesozoic Era, for example, includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/geologic-period/"
}

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