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Quaternary period

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008254

The current and most recent geological period in Earth's history, spanning from 2.58 million years ago to the present day. It is marked by repeated cycles of glaciation and deglaciation, profoundly shaping landscapes and influencing the evolution of life. This period is subdivided into the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008254
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008254",
  "term": "Quaternary period",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The current and most recent geological period in Earth's history, spanning from 2.58 million years ago to the present day. It is marked by repeated cycles of glaciation and deglaciation, profoundly shaping landscapes and influencing the evolution of life. This period is subdivided into the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/quaternary-period/"
}

Record 7,635 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.