Will our geological legacy endure for a million years?
In short: This video explores the concept of the Anthropocene, a proposed new epoch defined by the permanent and pervasive marks humans have left on Earth's geological record.
David Biello examines why some geologists argue that human activity has become so profound that we merit our own distinct epoch. The discussion considers what future life forms, such as extraterrestrial visitors, might discover about our civilization through the lasting physical evidence we leave behind.
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