Harry Glicken
American geologist (1958-1991) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 33
Harry Glicken was an American volcanologist. He researched Mount St. Helens in the United States before and after its 1980 eruption, and was very distraught about the death of volcanologist David A. Johnston, who was Glicken's mentor and supervisor in Spring 1980 at Mount St. Helens.
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Glicken was initially assigned to the USGS observation post in the weeks leading up to the eruption but had to leave the night before the eruption, in order to attend a work appointment.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1958 to 1991 · aged 33
