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Hidden patterns in geological time revealed: Earth's variability saturates at a half-billion years, study finds

A new international study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters reveals that the boundaries between geological epochs and periods, even though randomly distributed, follow a hidden, ...
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ISU scientist’s research helping determine if Earth has entered new geological time epoch

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – An Idaho State University professor’s research is tackling one of the hottest debates in geology: Has human activity changed the planet enough to mark a new geologic time ...
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Scientists now say a new epoch – the Anthropocene, marked by human impact on Earth – began in 1950s

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Humanity has etched its way into Earth’s ...
Idaho State Journal

ISU professor’s research pinpoints potential site that could indicate new geological time period influenced by humans

POCATELLO — For the past 10 years, Idaho State University professor Bruce Finney has been contributing research toward finding an answer to a world-wide question that’s been a fiery topic of debate ...