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Geological timescale section

Section of the geological timescale, 206 million years ago-now

A section of the geological timescale from 206 million years ago to the present showing the era, period, epoch and age in millions of years (mya).

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. Adapted from USGS (Simplified from Geological Society of America)
Published: 11 October 2012Size: 83.22 KB
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