Quaternary Stratigraphy

Quaternary Stratigraphy is the study of soil and rock layers formed during the Quaternary period, which began about 2.6 million years ago and continues to the present. This period includes significant climate changes, like ice ages, which shaped Earth's surface. Scientists analyze sediment layers, fossils, and other geological features to understand past environments, climate shifts, and how humans and ecosystems have evolved. By studying these layers, researchers can better grasp Earth's history and predict future changes, especially in our rapidly changing climate.