Grove Karl Gilbert
American geologist (1843–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Grove Karl Gilbert (May 6, 1843 – May 1, 1918), known by the abbreviated name G. K. Gilbert in academic literature, was an American geologist.
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Grove Karl Gilbert | |
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Born | (1843-05-06)May 6, 1843 |
Died | May 1, 1918(1918-05-01) (aged 74) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Rochester |
Known for | Gilbert delta Crater studies Epeirogenic movement Geology of the Rocky Mountains Cycle of erosion |
Awards | Wollaston Medal (1900) Charles P. Daly Medal (1910) |
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Fields | Geology |
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