Tag: anthropocene

mass extinction monday, paleobiology

Mass Extinction Monday | BONUS – THE ANTHROPOCENE (present day)

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Severity: TBD Cause: Fossil fuel combustion Climate: Rapid climate change, sea level change, ocean acidification, ocean anoxia, ozone destruction Aftermath: ?? Mass extinction aren’t just something of the past; it’s commonly accepted that we’re in one right now. While the Anthropocene isn’t yet an official epoch, there is mounting evidence to suggest that human activity has caused such a… Continue reading Mass Extinction Monday | BONUS – THE ANTHROPOCENE (present day)

paleobiology, paleoclimate

Highlights of the Phanerozoic: Part 3 – Cenozoic [65 Ma – on]

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Here’s a few highlights from the history of the Earth and life during the Cenozoic Era, the third of the Phanerozoic, which is the fourth Eon in Earth’s history. These events are mainly focused on North America, and the dates of Periods and Epochs are partially rounded. CENOZOIC (CZ) [65 Ma – on] PALEOGENE (PE)… Continue reading Highlights of the Phanerozoic: Part 3 – Cenozoic [65 Ma – on]