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B. Clark Burchfiel

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B. Clark Burchfiel
Born
Burrell Clark Burchfiel

(1934-03-21)March 21, 1934
DiedFebruary 9, 2024(2024-02-09) (aged 89)
EducationYale University (PhD)
OccupationStructural geologist

Burrell Clark Burchfiel (March 21, 1934 – February 9, 2024)[1] was an American structural geologist. Born in Stockton, California, he earned his Ph.D. in 1961 at Yale University. His first academic appointment was to the Geology department at Rice University. He was the Schlumberger Professor Emeritus of Geology at MIT.[2] Research interests: Origin, development, and structural evolution of the continental crust. His later work involved study of the geological history and evolution of the Tibetan plateau.

Burchfiel joined the MIT faculty in 1976. Over his career he wrote close to 200 papers and mentored more than 50 graduate students.[2]

Burchfiel died on February 9, 2024, at the age of 89.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Reports of the President and of the Treasurer (Report). John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. 1985.
  2. ^ a b c B. Clark Burchfiel, Professor Emeritus, Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, MIT
  3. ^ "B. Clark Burchfiel". National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Geological Society of America Past Leaders
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