Birthdate: July 30, 1920
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Died: August 23, 2006
Marie Tharp, an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer, made significant contributions in the 1950s. Teaming up with geologist Bruce Heezen, she created the first detailed map of the Atlantic Ocean floor, unveiling its complex topography. Tharp’s identification of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge transformed earth science, establishing the basis for plate tectonics and continental drift theories. Her research fundamentally advanced our knowledge of Earth’s geology and remains a cornerstone of ongoing scientific exploration in the field.
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