Gerald J. Wasserburg
✓ Source-basedstableAmerican geologist (1927-2016)
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Gerald J. Wasserburg was an American geologist. At the time of his death, he was the John D. MacArthur Professor of Geology and Geophysics, emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology. He was known for his work in the fields of isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry, meteoritics, and astrophysics.
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Hélène EsnaultAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Rennes IJohn ScheidAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Chicago
Adam DziewonskiAlso won Crafoord Prize in GeosciencesAllan V. CoxAlso won Arthur L. Day Prize and LectureshipMax PfisterAlso won honorary doctor of the University of TurinRobert N. ClaytonAlso won J. Lawrence Smith MedalAbout this person
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United StatesCategory
Scientists
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Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2016 · aged 89
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