Anthony Watts

English geologist and geophysicist

Anthony Watts - English geologist and geophysicist
Born

July 24th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Contributed significantly to geophysics and geology through research and teaching. Served as a professor and published numerous scientific papers. Involved in studies focused on the Earth's subsurface. Received recognition for contributions to the understanding of tectonic processes and seismic activity.

Published extensive research on geophysical properties

Taught at various academic institutions

Studied tectonic and seismic activity

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