Inge Lehmann
Danish seismologist (1888–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Inge Lehmann ForMemRS (13 May 1888 – 21 February 1993) was a Danish seismologist and geophysicist who is known for her discovery in 1936 of the solid inner core that exists within the molten outer core of the Earth. The seismic discontinuity in the speed of seismic waves at depths between 190 and 250 km is named the Lehmann discontinuity after her. Lehmann is considered to be a pioneer among women and scientists in seismology research.[4]
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Inge Lehmann | |
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Born | (1888-05-13)13 May 1888 |
Died | 21 February 1993(1993-02-21) (aged 104) Copenhagen, Denmark[3] |
Resting place | Hørsholm Cemetery 55°52′14.06″N 12°30′16.01″E |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge |
Awards | William Bowie Medal (1971) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Seismology, geophysics |
Institutions | Geodetical Institute of Denmark |
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