Francis Parker Shepard

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American sedimentologist (1897-1985)

United StatesLived 1897 to 1985 · aged 87

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Francis Parker Shepard was an American sedimentologist most associated with his studies of submarine canyons and seafloor currents around continental shelves and slopes.

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Awards 2

1978Sorby Medal

1966Wollaston Medal

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Francis J. PettijohnAlso won Sorby Medal Raymond Cecil MooreAlso won Wollaston Medal

Ben PeachAlso won Wollaston Medal

Ralph Alger BagnoldAlso won Sorby Medal Philip Henry KuenenAlso won Wollaston Medal Hans RambergAlso won Wollaston Medal

About this person

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United States

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1897 to 1985 · aged 87

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