Geologic time scale
Origin: Lat. geo logia tempus scala
The geologic time scale is the “calendar” for events in Earth history. It subdivides all time into named units of abstract time called—in descending order of duration—eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages.
Spanish: Escala de tiempo geológico
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- Claire Nelsoncited 13 times
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