Sigurður Þórarinsson
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This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Sigurður.
Sigurdur Thorarinsson (Icelandic: Sigurður Þórarinsson) (January 8, 1912 – February 8, 1983) was an Icelandic geologist, volcanologist, glaciologist, professor and lyricist. He is considered a pioneer in the field of tephrochronology, and he made significant contributions in many areas of geology, especially volcanology and glaciology, both in Iceland and abroad.
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Sigurður Þórarinsson | |
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Born | January 8, 1912 |
Died | February 8, 1983 (1983-02-09) (aged 71) |
Nationality | Iceland |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen, 1931–1932 University of Stockholm, 1932-1944 |
Known for | Pioneered the field of tephrochronology |
Awards | Vega Medal (1970)[1] |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology, Volcanology, Glaciology |
Institutions | University of Iceland, 1950–1983 |
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