upr.org
Humans have had such a huge impact on the Earth that some geologists think the human era should be enshrined in the official timeline of our planet.
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Here is a very interesting read for your afternoon. Have humans created the next chapter in Earth’s geologic history through our relationship and interactions with our environment? Check it out!
smithsonianmag.com
If you know how to read it, the face of a cliff can be as compelling as the latest bestselling novel. Each layer of rock is a chapter in Earth’s history, telling stories of birth and death, winners and losers, that help scientists understand the evolution of the planet over the past 4.6 billion years.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Several specialized programs comprise the UGS: Data Management, Energy & Minerals, Geologic Hazards, Geologic Information & Outreach, Geologic Mapping, Groundwater & Wetlands, and Paleontology.