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Technofossil

technofossils in inundated landfill deposits at East Tilbury on the River Thames estuary. The landfill is being eroded by tidal surges as sea level rises, leaving the waste in the water. Present are objects of glass, ceramic, brick, tile, concrete, etc.
Examples of 20th century technofossils in inundated landfill deposits at East Tilbury on the River Thames estuary, consisting of several mass-manufactured materials.

A technofossil refers to geological evidence of human technological activity preserved in Earth's strata that will persist for millions of years. These anthropogenic materials form distinctive markers in the geological record, with many geologists, paleobiologists, and environmental researchers stating that they would provide future evidence of humanity's industrial and consumer-oriented civilization. Technofossils represent a significant aspect of the proposed Anthropocene epoch, characterized by humanity's profound geological impact on the planet due to the mass production of synthetic resources, modified biological remains, and chemical or radioactive markers.[1][2]

  1. ^ Carrington, Damian (2025-02-22). "'Technofossils': how humanity's eternal testament will be plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  2. ^ Zalasiewicz, Jan; Williams, Mark; Waters, Colin N; Barnosky, Anthony D; Haff, Peter (2014-01-07). "The technofossil record of humans". The Anthropocene Review. 1 (1): 34–43. doi:10.1177/2053019613514953. hdl:2381/38871. ISSN 2053-0196.

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