Epoch vs Devonian - What's the difference?
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A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
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A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
(astronomy) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point.
(computing, uncountable) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point (e.g. January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC).
(geology) of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and upper epochs from about 415 to 360 million years ago
(chiefly, dated) Of or pertaining to the English region of Devon.
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(en noun)citation, passage=Phoenix and Lubbock are both caught in severe drought, and it is going to get much worse. We may see many such [dust] storms in the decades ahead, along with species extinctions, radical disturbance of ecosystems, and intensified social conflict over land and water. Welcome to the Anthropocene, the epoch when humans have become a major geological and climatic force.}}