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A Concise Geologic Time Scale: 2016 presents a summary of Earth´s history over the past 4.5 billion years, as well as a brief overview of contemporaneous events on the Moon, Mars, and Venus. The authors have been at the forefront of chronostratigraphic research and initiatives to create an international geologic time scale for many years, and the charts in this book present the most up-to-date international standard, as ratified by the International Commission on Stratigraphy and the International Union of Geological Sciences.

This book is an essential reference for all geoscientists, including researchers, students, and petroleum and mining professionals. The presentation is non-technical and illustrated with numerous colour charts, maps and photographs.

Presents a summary of Earth´s history over the past 4.5 billion years
Includes a brief overview of contemporaneous events on the Moon, Mars, and Venus
Includes full-color figures including charts, stratigraphic profiles, and photographs to enhance understanding of each geologic period
Correlates regional geologic stages to the standard definitions approved by the International Commission on Stratigraphy
Offers an explanation of the methods used to create the time scale
2017 PROSE Award Finalist in Earth Science

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Planetary time scale Precambrian Cambrian Period Ordovician period Silurian Period Devonian Period Carboniferous Period Permian Period Triassic Period Jurassic Period Cretaceous period Paleogene Period Neogene Period Quaternary Period

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Reviews of the 2004 edition: "This is an excellent book and an essential reference tool for all who have an interest in the past and future evolution in our planet. ... The book is beautifully produced and well organized with maps, illustrations, charts, and photos. All are in the correct geologic colors. The hardback copy of the book at a price of $40 is an excellent investment." --Ronald Greene, The Leading Edge

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