Holocene

The Holocene is the current geological epoch that began around 11,700 years ago, following the last Ice Age. It marks a time when the Earth’s climate stabilized, allowing for the development of human civilizations. During the Holocene, significant changes occurred, including the rise of agriculture, urbanization, and advancements in technology. This epoch is characterized by the gradual warming of the planet and fluctuations in sea levels. It is also a time when humans have increasingly impacted the environment, leading some scientists to propose that we are entering a new epoch called the Anthropocene, influenced by human activity.