Robert Coleman (geologist)

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Robert G. Coleman (January 5, 1923 – October 18, 2020)^[1] was an American geologist.

Career

He was a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences. His primary field of expertise was the formation and plate tectonic setting of ophiolites and ultramafic rocks. He was a retired professor of Geology from Stanford University and retired from the U.S. Geological Survey. He continued to conduct research and publish scientific books and articles.^[2]

References

1. "Robert G. Coleman". National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
2. Coleman