geologic

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Humanity has etched its way into Earth’s geology, atmosphere and biology with such strength and permanence, a special team of scientists figures we have shifted into a new geologic epoch, one of our own creation.

From Seattle Times

Human activity has had such a significant impact on the planet’s ecosystems and climate that scientists are now discussing whether to declare that Earth has entered a new interval of geologic time: the Anthropocene.

From New York Times

We watched a 26-minute film describing the geologic history of the Gorge and why the dam was built to provide power to rapidly growing Portland.

From Seattle Times

For months now they have been awaiting any signs of fissures in the Russian leader’s hold on power; when they finally got one, it was more like a geologic fault line.

From New York Times

The research process was as labor intensive, says Hsiung, who spent years investigating the history of the Bunker Hill area, which she says “used to be a steep geologic dome.”

From Los Angeles Times