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Hugo Benioff

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American seismologist (1899-1968)

United StatesScientistsLived 1899 to 1968 · aged 68
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Victor Hugo Benioff was an American seismologist and a professor at the California Institute of Technology. He is best remembered for his work in charting the location of deep earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean.

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The short-period seismograph Benioff contrived.The short-period seismograph Benioff contrived.The short-period seismograph Benioff contrived.The short-period seismograph Benioff contrived.

Awards 3

1965William Bowie Medal
1957Arthur L. Day Medal
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Alfred Otto Carl NierAlso won Arthur L. Day MedalDan McKenzieAlso won Arthur L. Day MedalMaurice EwingAlso won William Bowie MedalReginald Aldworth DalyAlso won William Bowie MedalFrederick VineAlso won Arthur L. Day MedalFrank PressAlso won William Bowie Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1968 · aged 68
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18 languages

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