Bjørn G. Andersen
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Bjørn Grothaug Andersen (23 March 1924, in Stavanger, Norway – 12 January 2012, in Asker, Norway) was a Norwegian professor of Quaternary geology and glaciology who made foundational contributions to glacial geology and the understanding of climate change.
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Bjørn G. Andersen | |
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Born | Bjørn Grothaug Andersen (1924-03-23)23 March 1924 |
Died | 12 January 2012(2012-01-12) (aged 87) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Spouse | Astrid E. Kruse Andersen |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Quaternary geology, Glaciology |
Institutions | University of Oslo Yale University University of Bergen |
Doctoral advisor | Olaf Holtedahl |
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