Geology of Europe

The Earth’s history provides a practical way to understand the complexity of European geology: the study of geneses. After simplification, it is possible to subdivide tectonic construction according to origin into five broad epochs.Primitive Europe (Archeozoic and Proterozoic)The origin of this oldest epoch lies in archaic times and is characterised by various orogenic and metamorphic cycles.

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Geology of Europe

Tags: Global Switzerland, Nature and Environment, Geology and raw materials, Fossil energy, Rocks
Spatial extent: Europe
Time: 2016