In 1870, the concept of Anthropocene was first proposed by Italian geologist Antonio Stoppani under the name of “Anthropozoic”.

In 2002, Dutch chemist Paul Crutzen wrote up the Anthropocene idea in the journal of nature and the term Anthropocene officially recognized.

Yet is the least transient because they are built on land where erosion can make them disappear before the start of sedimentation.

Occupies 38% of the planet's ice-free area

The loss of natural habitat result in greater extinction rate

Cause the inability of corals to construct reef.

The most visible human effect on the planet

Is predicted to later be absorbed into the soil, creating a new layer of sediments

Result in massive soil erosion --> Increase the rate of sedimentation

The most influential factor contributing to the start of the Anthropocene epoch