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George P. L. Walker
British volcanologist (1926-2005) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78
George Patrick Leonard Walker was a British geologist who began his career studying mineralogy and later made significant contributions to volcanology. He was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern quantitative volcanology.
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2005Died17 January 20051995Wollaston MedalAward1989Thorarinsson MedalAward1982Lyell MedalAward1926Born2 March 1926
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United Kingdom
Category
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1926 to 2005 · aged 78
