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Paul R. Renne

b. 1957

American geologist

Geologist Researcher
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About Paul R. Renne

Born 1957. Paul R. Renne is an American geologist and researcher.

Paul R. Renne (born 1957 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American academic who is the director of the Berkeley Geochronology Center and also Professor in Residence of geology in the Department of Earth & Planetary Science, University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). Renne is considered a leading expert on the argon–argon dating technique and is interested in paleomagnetism in Earth history, precisely dating flood basalts, particularly the Siberian Traps, and large igneous province volcanism in general, and paleoanthropology. Renne received his A.B. and his Ph.D. in geology from UC Berkeley.

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Important facts

Born
1957
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Geologist, researcher
Nationality
United States
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Employers
University of California, Berkeley
Awards
Norman L. Bowen Award; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Also known as
Paul R Renne, Paul Renne, P.R. Renne, P. R. Renne, P R Renne, PR Renne

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul R. Renne?

American geologist

When was Paul R. Renne born?

Paul R. Renne was born in 1957.

What is Paul R. Renne's occupation?

Paul R. Renne is a geologist and researcher.

What nationality is Paul R. Renne?

Paul R. Renne is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul R. Renne

· Wikidata: Q7153176

· DBpedia: Paul Renne

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