Description: (Geologist)
Walter Hermann Bucher was a renowned German-American geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the fields of geology and paleontology. He held prestigious positions at universities such as the University of Cincinnati and Columbia University, conducting groundbreaking research on topics like stromatolettia, oolites, ripple-shaped markings, and cryptovolcanic structures. Bucher also played a key role in projects like the Manhattan Project and held leadership positions in various scientific organizations, leaving a lasting impact on the field of geology.