Quaternary period The most recent period of the Cenozoic era, beginning about 2 million years ago and extending to the present. The Quaternary period is divided into the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by a periodic succession of great ice ages, and the Holocene epoch, which started some 10,000 years ago. Related category GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |