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  • Geologic Time Scale: Understanding Epochs, Periods & More
    The shortest division in the geologic time scale is the Epoch.

    Here's a breakdown of the major divisions from longest to shortest:

    * Eon: The largest division of geologic time, representing hundreds of millions or even billions of years.

    * Era: A subdivision of an eon, often lasting hundreds of millions of years.

    * Period: A subdivision of an era, typically lasting tens of millions of years.

    * Epoch: A subdivision of a period, lasting a few million years or less.

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about any of these divisions!

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