Geological History of Earth - Phanerozoic Eon

Phanerozoic Eon

The Phanerozoic Eon is the current eon in the geologic timescale. It covers roughly 545 million years. During this period continents drifted about, eventually collected into a single landmass known as Pangea and then split up into the current continental landmasses.

The Phanerozoic is divided into three eras — the Paleozoic, the Mesozoic and the Cenozoic.

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