Marie Tharp
Marie Tharp was an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer who, in partnership with Bruce Heezen, created the first scientific map of the Atlantic Ocean floor. Tharp's work revealed the detailed topography and multi-dimensional geographical landscape of the ocean bottom. Her work also revealed the presence of a continuous rift valley along the axis of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, causing a paradigm shift in earth science that led to acceptance of the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift.
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Female
Date of Birth
July 30th, 1920
Age
106
Birth Place
United States of America, Michigan
Date of Death
August 23rd, 2006
Died Aged
86
Star Sign
Leo
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