Bruce C. Heezen

Description: (American Geologist Who Worked With Oceanographic Cartographer Marie Tharp to Map the Mid-Atlantic Ridge)
Bruce C. Heezen was a notable American geologist recognized for his pioneering contributions to oceanography. He partnered with Marie Tharp at Columbia University to map the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the 1950s. His work significantly advanced our comprehension of oceanic structures and processes, shaping the field of marine geology and expanding our understanding of the Earth's underwater topography.

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Birthday April 11, 1924 (Aries)
Born In Vinton, Iowa, United States
Died on June 21, 1977
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