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Thomas Dunne

b. 1943

American geologist

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Born 1943. Thomas Dunne is an American geologist.

Thomas Dunne (born April 21, 1943) is a British geomorphologist and hydrologist who is a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and Department of Earth Science since 1995. From 1973 to 1995 he was a professor at the University of Washington's Department of Geological Sciences where his research focused on landslides.

His degrees are in physical geography, obtaining a B.A. from Cambridge University in 1964, and a Ph.D. in 1969 from The Johns Hopkins University. He is the coauthor, with Luna Leopold, of Water in Environmental Planning.

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Education
University of Cambridge, Cambridge University, The Johns Hopkins University, University of California, Santa Barbara
Employers
University of California, Santa Barbara
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship; G. K. Warren Prize; Fellow of the American Geophysical Union; Robert E. Horton Medal; G.K. Gilbert Award in Surface Processes; David Linton Award
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Dunne?

American geologist

When was Thomas Dunne born?

Thomas Dunne was born on 21 April 1943.

What is Thomas Dunne's occupation?

Thomas Dunne is a geologist.

What nationality is Thomas Dunne?

Thomas Dunne is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Dunne

· Wikidata: Q18719174

· DBpedia: Thomas Dunne (geologist)

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