holocene epoch

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Noun holocene epoch has 1 sense

Holocene, Holocene epoch, Recent epoch - approximately the last 10,000 years
--₁ is a kind of epoch
--₁ is a part of Quaternary, Quaternary period, Age of Man

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Holocene Epoch

Description:

The Holocene Epoch is the most recent and current geological epoch, which began approximately 11,700 years ago and continues until present. It is characterized by the ongoing interglacial period following the last glacial period. The Holocene Epoch is marked by significant climate stability and the rise of human civilization.

Sample Sentences:

The Holocene Epoch is often referred to as the modern geological era.
During the Holocene Epoch, human societies transitioned from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled agricultural communities.
The Holocene Epoch encompasses the entire history of human civilization.