# Lawrence Morley

> Lawrence Whitaker Morley was a Canadian geophysicist and remote sensing pioneer. He was best known for his studies on the magnetic properties of the oceanic crust and their effect on plate tectonics and for starting the remote sensing program in Canada.

*Canadian geophysicist*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Country:** Canada
- **Born:** 1920-02-19
- **Died:** 2013-04-22
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Lawrence Whitaker Morley was a Canadian geophysicist and remote sensing pioneer. He was best known for his studies on the magnetic properties of the oceanic crust and their effect on plate tectonics and for starting the remote sensing program in Canada.

## Fame
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- **Profile completeness:** 55.0 / 100

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