J. Tuzo Wilson: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | John Tuzo Wilson |
|---|---|
| Born | October 24, 1908 • Ottawa • Canada |
| Died | April 15, 1993 (aged 84) • Toronto • Canada |
| Notable Works | “A New Class of Faults and Their Bearing on Continental Drift” |
| Subjects Of Study | continent • fault • plate tectonics |
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