Quaternary geology

Quaternary geology is the branch of geology that study developments from 2.6 million years ago onwards.[1][2] In particular Quaternary geology study the process and deposits that developed during the Quaternary, a period characterized by glacial-interglacial cycles.[1][2] Quaternary geology has developed over time from being originally a branch of historical geology to becoming a science on its own.[1]

See also

References
  1. Liljegren, Ronnie. "kvartärgeologi". Nationalencyclopedin (in Swedish). Cydonia Development. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  2. "Quaternary geology". Norwegian Geological Survey. February 25, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
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