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Siffre was born in Nice, where he spent his childhood. [1] He received a postgraduate degree at the Sorbonne six months after completing his baccalauréat.He founded the French Institute of Speleology (Institut français de spéléologie) in 1962 [2] (not to be confused with the French Federation of Speleology).
A geologist is a scientist who studies the structure, composition, and history of Earth. Geologists incorporate techniques from physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and geography to perform research in the field and the laboratory. Geologists work in the energy and mining sectors to exploit natural resources.
Marion King Hubbert (October 5, 1903 – October 11, 1989) was an American geologist and geophysicist. He worked at the Shell research lab in Houston, Texas.He made several important contributions to geology, geophysics, and petroleum geology, most notably the Hubbert curve and Hubbert peak theory (a basic component of peak oil), with important political ramifications.
Dutton was an Assistant, then Associate Professor of Geology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida from 2011 to 2019, and now is a Full Professor of Geology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. [2] She co-led an international group that utilizes the geological record to understand sea level rise from 2013 to 2017. [6]
A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology.Geologists are also known as earth scientists or geoscientists.. The following is a list of notable geologists. Many have received such awards as the Penrose Medal or the Wollaston Medal, or have been inducted into the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal Society.
Actual requirements may vary state to state, and upon completion a Geoscientist in Training (GIT) may be required to complete annual continuing education hours, as well as follow rules associated with their particular state board. [3] Receiving a GIT designation is one step along the path towards a Professional Geologist (PG) licensure. [4]
Mack Gipson Jr. (September 15, 1931 – March 10, 1995) was an American geologist who became the first African-American man to obtain a Ph.D. in geology. The first African-American geologist to earn a PhD in the US was Marguerite Williams, who earned her degree in 1942. Gipson's career spanned decades in the petroleum industry as well as ...
The evening before the eruption he was scheduled to be relieved by USGS geologist Don Swanson, but something came up, and Swanson asked Johnston to take his place. Johnston agreed. That Saturday, the day before the eruption took place, Johnston ascended the mountain and went on a patrol of the volcano with geologist Carolyn Driedger.