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Middle Miocene
Definition
- The Middle Miocene is a sub-epoch of the Miocene Epoch made up of two stages : the Langhian and Serravallian stages. The Middle Miocene is preceded by the Early Miocene. The sub-epoch lasted from 15.97 ± 0.05 Ma to 11.608 ± 0.005 Ma (million years ago). During this period, a sharp drop in global temperatures took place. This event is known as the Middle Miocene Climate Transition. For the purpose of establishing European Land Mammal Ages this sub-epoch is equivalent to the Astaracian age. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Miocene)
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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-GJD74TS9-X
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