What is mya?
Q: What is mya?
A: Mya is an acronym for "million years ago."
Q: Where is mya commonly used?
A: Mya is commonly used in astronomy, geology, and paleontology to show the length of time before the present or "B.P." (before AD 1950).
Q: How long is one mya?
A: One mya is equal to 106 years ago.
Q: What is the meaning of B.P. in relation to mya?
A: B.P. stands for "before AD 1950" and is used to show the length of time before the present, which is also expressed in mya.
Q: Are there any other terms to express million years ago?
A: Yes, Ma (megaannum), a term based on Latin, is often used as a replacement for mya in scientific literature.
Q: How is mya traditionally written?
A: Mya is traditionally written in lower case (small letters).
Q: What fields or disciplines use mya regularly?
A: Astronomy, geology, and paleontology are the fields or disciplines that use mya regularly.
