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  • Understanding Geological Time: Eons, Eras, Periods & Epochs
    A long span of geologic time is called an eon.

    Eons are the largest division of geologic time, and they are subdivided into eras, periods, and epochs.

    Here's a breakdown of the geologic time scale:

    * Eon: The largest division of geologic time, spanning hundreds of millions to billions of years.

    * Era: A subdivision of an eon, spanning tens to hundreds of millions of years.

    * Period: A subdivision of an era, spanning millions of years.

    * Epoch: A subdivision of a period, spanning hundreds of thousands to millions of years.

    For example, the current eon is the Phanerozoic Eon, which is subdivided into the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras.

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