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How long is an eon?


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  1. An eon is a geological time unit equivalent to a billion years, or an extremely long span of time.
  2. When discussing how long ago the solar system was founded, an eon is an example of a unit of measure.
  3. The time since dinosaurs roamed the earth is a good illustration of an eon.
  4. An eon is a period of time equal to one billion years or 1,000,000,000 years. The word is of Greek origin and approximately translates to "age."

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