Paleontological Eras

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noun a division of time that is longer than an era and shorter than a period

  • The Renaissance is considered a significant epoch in European history.
  • The 90s were a cool epoch for music.
  • That party was lit, it was an epoch!
  • The birth of the internet marked a new epoch in human communication.

noun a proposed geological epoch characterized by significant wildfires and their impact on the Earth's ecosystems

  • The Pyrocene era is characterized by increased frequency and intensity of wildfires.
  • Have you heard about the Pyrocene? It's all about wildfires getting worse.
  • The Pyrocene is basically the 'fire age' now.
  • In the Pyrocene of our lives, we must learn to navigate through the flames of challenges.