[geolstu-list] Selecting the Golden Spike to Mark Earth's Next Epoch, the Anthropocene

Sat Apr 15 11:47:43 CDT 2023

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Before the Anthropocene can be officially proclaimed, a scientific working group must select a single site that permanently captures the new human-influenced epoch. Nine candidate sites — from California to China to Antarctica — are under consideration, with a decision expected soon.
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