About Robert G. Coleman
Lived 1923 – 2020 (aged 97). Robert G. Coleman was an American geologist.
Robert G. Coleman (January 5, 1923 – October 18, 2020) was an American geologist.
Career He was a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences. His primary field of expertise was the formation and tectonic setting of ophiolites and ultramafic rocks. He was a retired professor of Geology from Stanford University and retired from the U.S. Geological Survey. He continued to conduct research and publish scientific books and articles.
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Who was Robert G. Coleman?
American geologist (1923–2020)
When was Robert G. Coleman born?
Robert G. Coleman was born on 5 January 1923 in Twin Falls.
When did Robert G. Coleman die?
Robert G. Coleman died on 18 October 2020.
What was Robert G. Coleman's occupation?
Robert G. Coleman was a geologist.
What nationality was Robert G. Coleman?
Robert G. Coleman was American.
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