Raymond Thorsteinsson
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Raymond Thorsteinsson, OC FRSC (January 21, 1921 ā April 23, 2012)[1] was a Canadian geologist who focused on the geology of the high Arctic. He was a Fellow of The Arctic Institute of North America, primarily known for his contribution to the geology of the Proterozoic and Paleozoic rocks.
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Dr. Raymond Thorsteinsson | |
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Born | (1921-01-21)January 21, 1921 Wynyard, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Died | April 23, 2012(2012-04-23) (aged 91) |
Citizenship | Canadian |
Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto University of Kansas |
Known for | Arctic Geology Paleontology |
Awards | Order of Canada (OC) Gold Medal Willet G. Miller Medal Logan Medal Massey Medal R.J.W. Douglas Medal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology |
Institutions | Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) |
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