The Pliocene epoch, which lasted from 5.3 million to 2.6 million years ago, was a consequential time in Earth’s history. The Isthmus of Panama formed, connecting North and South America, and the accumulation of ice at the poles reshaped the world’s biogeography. The Pliocene epoch, which lasted from 5.3 million to 2.6 million years ago, was a consequential time in Earth’s history. The Isthmus of Panama formed, connecting North and South America, and the accumulation of ice at the poles reshaped the world’s biogeography. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Ancient climate reconstruction sheds light on future ocean dynamics
