Notes on Geologic Time Lecture

Introduction to Geologic Time

• Geologic time covers the history of Earth.
• It is divided into several epochs, periods, and eras.

Key Concepts

• Deep Time: A concept illustrating the vast time scale of Earth's history.
• Stratigraphy: Study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification).

Division of Geologic Time

• Eons: Largest division of geologic time.
  • Example: Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, Phanerozoic.
• Eras: Subdivisions of eons.
  • Example: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic.
• Periods: Within eras.
  • Example: Jurassic, Quaternary.

Methods of Dating

• Relative Dating: Determining the relative order of past events.
  • Uses principles like superposition.
• Absolute Dating: Assigning specific ages to events or formations.
  • Radiometric dating techniques (e.g., carbon dating).

Importance of Geologic Time

• Helps understand Earth's history and evolution.
• Provides context for biological and environmental changes.

Applications

• Used in fields such as paleontology, archaeology, and geology.
  • Helps correlate fossil records with geologic events.

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