Pål Wessel
Norwegian geologist (1959–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pål Wessel (August 31, 1959 – March 26, 2024)[3] pronounced as, and also known as Paul Wessel, was a professor of the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He taught as a visiting professor at Sydney University in Australia and University of Oslo in Norway. Wessel was a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.[4]
For the East German politician, see Paul Wessel.
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Pål Wessel | |
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Born | (1959-08-31)August 31, 1959 |
Died | March 26, 2024(2024-03-26) (aged 64) Nittedal, Norway |
Other names | Paul Wessel |
Alma mater | |
Known for | Generic Mapping Tools (GMT)[2] |
Spouse | Jill Wessel[2] |
Children | 2 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geoscience |
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