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Geologic time

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005916

The vast span of time from Earth's formation to the present, organized into a hierarchical system of eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages. This framework allows scientists to place atmospheric and climatic events in their proper historical context. The study of geologic time relies on radiometric dating and the analysis of rock strata and fossils.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005916
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005916",
  "term": "Geologic time",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The vast span of time from Earth's formation to the present, organized into a hierarchical system of eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages. This framework allows scientists to place atmospheric and climatic events in their proper historical context. The study of geologic time relies on radiometric dating and the analysis of rock strata and fossils.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/geologic-time/"
}

Record 4,053 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.