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Did Jason Morgan Revolutionize Modern Geology?

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Oct 12, 2023

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RIP Jason Morgan, pioneer of the theory of plate tectonics, the basis of modern geology.
https://www.princeton.edu/news/2023/08/14/w-jason-morgan-pioneer-plate-tectonics-dies-87

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Sounds like he had a seismic impact in his field!

FYI, there is a memorandum comment section at the end of the article.
https://blogs.princeton.edu/memorial/2023/08/w-jason-morgan/

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