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J Harlen Bretz

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American geologist who discovered the Missoula Floods (1882-1981)

United StatesAcademicsLived 1882 to 1981 · aged 98
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J Harlen Bretz was an American geologist, best known for his research that led to the acceptance of the Missoula Floods and for his work on caves.

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1979Penrose Medal

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Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1981 · aged 98
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9 languages

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