Lyell's work prepared the ground for discussing what future epoch?
Mesozoic Redux
Post-Human
Anthropocene
Silicon Age
Answer
The Anthropocene is the current geological epoch. It is characterized by the significant impact that humans have had on the Earth's environment. The term was first proposed by Paul Crutzen and Eugene Stoermer in 2000. It is not yet officially recognized by the International Commission on Stratigraphy.
Unearthing Charles Lyell: A Geological Journey Through Time
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