Scientists found that sea levels rose rapidly 11,700 years ago due to melting ice sheets and sudden lake drainage.

Has the Holocene epoch of the past 11,700 years been supplanted by the proposed Anthropocene epoch of today? Although it's broadly accepted that planetary systems have changed as a result of human ...

Between 15,000 and 8,000 years ago, the Earth experienced significant climatic changes, including the rapid retreat of ice ...

A new study provides insights into historical sea-level rise, aiding understanding of future climate impacts. The research, ...

Scientists have been debating the start of the Anthropocene Epoch for 15 years. I was part of those discussions, and I agree ...

Researchers analyze ocean sediments to understand monsoon impact on water conditions, marine productivity, and ecosystem changes over millennia.

A new study published in Nature provides key insights into sea level rise after the last ice age, around 11,700 years ago.

"Uplift rates in the Holocene period may have been almost twice as high as those we see today. This indicates that there is potential for even faster land uplift in the future as melting in ...