The Anthropocene is functionally and stratigraphically distinct from the Holocene

CN Waters, J Zalasiewicz, C Summerhayes… - Science, 2016 - science.org
BACKGROUND Humans are altering the planet, including long-term global geologic
processes, at an increasing rate. Any formal recognition of an Anthropocene epoch in the …

Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) for the Anthropocene Series: Where and how to look for potential candidates

CN Waters, J Zalasiewicz, C Summerhayes… - Earth-Science …, 2018 - Elsevier
The Anthropocene as a potential new unit of the International Chronostratigraphic Chart
(which serves as the basis of the Geological Time Scale) is assessed in terms of the …

[BOOK][B] The human planet: How we created the Anthropocene

SL Lewis, MA Maslin - 2018 - books.google.com
A remarkable exploration of the science, history, and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the
most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned experts Meteorites …

When did the Anthropocene begin? A mid-twentieth century boundary level is stratigraphically optimal

J Zalasiewicz, CN Waters, M Williams… - Quaternary …, 2015 - Elsevier
We evaluate the boundary of the Anthropocene geological time interval as an epoch, since it
is useful to have a consistent temporal definition for this increasingly used unit, whether the …

[PDF][PDF] Formal ratification of the subdivision of the Holocene Series/Epoch (Quaternary System/Period): two new Global Boundary Stratotype Sections and Points …

M Walker, MJ Head, M Berkelhammer… - Episodes Journal of …, 2018 - karpinskyinstitute.ru
The Holocene is probably the most intensively studied series/epoch within the geological
record, and embodies a wide array of geomorphological, climatic, biotic and archaeological …

Subdividing the Holocene Series/Epoch: formalization of stages/ages and subseries/subepochs, and designation of GSSPs and auxiliary stratotypes

M Walker, MJ Head, J Lowe… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The Holocene, which currently spans~ 11 700 years, is the shortest series/epoch within the
geological time scale (GTS), yet it contains a rich archive of evidence in stratigraphical …

[BOOK][B] A stratigraphical basis for the Anthropocene?

CN Waters, JA Zalasiewicz, M Williams, MA Ellis… - 2014 - lyellcollection.org
Recognition of intimate feedback mechanisms linking changes across the atmosphere,
biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere demonstrates the pervasive nature of humankind's …

Formal subdivision of the Holocene Series/Epoch: A summary

M Walker, P Gibbard, MJ Head… - Journal of the …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract The Holocene Series/Epoch is the most recent series/epoch in the geological
timescale, spanning the interval from 11,700 yr to the present day. Together with the …

Stratigraphy: the modern synthesis

AD Miall - Stratigraphy: A modern synthesis, 2022 - Springer
Stratigraphy is defined as the study of layered rocks. In the context of sedimentary geology in
general, and of this book in particular, stratigraphy is the discipline that pulls everything …

[HTML][HTML] Locating the BACE of the Cambrian: Bayan Gol in southwestern Mongolia and global correlation of the Ediacaran–Cambrian boundary

T Topper, MJ Betts, D Dorjnamjaa, G Li, L Li… - Earth-Science …, 2022 - Elsevier
The diversification of animals during the Cambrian Period is one of the most significant
evolutionary events in Earth's history. However, the sequence of events leading to the origin …