M. King Hubbert
American geologist (1903ā1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marion King Hubbert (October 5, 1903 ā October 11, 1989) was an American geologist and geophysicist. He worked at the Shell research lab in Houston, Texas. He made several important contributions to geology, geophysics, and petroleum geology, most notably the Hubbert curve and Hubbert peak theory (a basic component of peak oil), with important political ramifications. He was often referred to as "M. King Hubbert" or "King Hubbert".
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Born | Marion King Hubbert October 5, 1903 San Saba, Texas, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 1989(1989-10-11) (aged 86) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.[1] |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Geologist, geophysicist |
Known for | Hubbert peak theory |
Awards | Penrose Medal (1973) Vetlesen Prize (1981) Elliott Cresson Medal (1981) |
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