Holocene

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The Holocene is the current geological epoch that began approximately 11,700 years ago, following the last major ice age, marking significant climatic changes and the development of human civilizations.

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Episode #105 Late Holocene Bronze Age Collapses Correlated? Mega-mammals Extinction / Little Ice Age

KosmographiaJan 18, 2024

In this episode of the Randall Carlson Podcast, the hosts delve into the dating and identification of geological strata, exploring the implications of the Holocene's redefinition. They discuss prehistoric cultures in New Mexico and the catastrophic events that led to the collapse of Late Bronze Age civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Finally, they examine the natural factors influencing climate change and the inadequacies of current mitigation efforts.

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