Pleistocænet

Pleistocænet is a proposed geological epoch that would precede the Holocene epoch, which began around 11,700 years ago. The term "Pleistocænet" is a neologism that combines "Pleistocene" and "ænet," a suffix used in geology to denote a proposed epoch. The Pleistocænet would encompass the entire Pleistocene epoch, which lasted from approximately 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. This epoch is characterized by repeated cycles of glacial advance and retreat, known as glacial-interglacial cycles. The Pleistocænet would include the last glacial period, which ended around 11,700 years ago, and the subsequent interglacial period that led to the Holocene epoch. The concept of the Pleistocænet is not widely accepted in the scientific community, as the Pleistocene epoch is already well-defined and recognized. However, it has been proposed as a way to emphasize the distinct nature of the Holocene epoch, which is marked by the rise of human civilization and the development of agriculture. The Pleistocænet, if accepted, would provide a clear boundary between the glacial-interglacial cycles of the Pleistocene and the relatively stable climate of the Holocene.