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Richard Dixon Oldham

(1858–1936) Geophysicist

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Richard Dixon Oldham was a geophysicist, best known for ... Report on the Great Earthquake of 12th June 1897.

Quick Facts About Richard Dixon Oldham

Born
July 31, 1858
Died
July 15, 1936
Profession
Geophysicist
Notable works
... Report on the Great Earthquake of 12th June 1897

About Richard Dixon Oldham

Richard Dixon Oldham FRS was a British geologist who made the first clear identification of the separate arrivals of P-waves, S-waves and surface waves on seismograms and the first clear evidence that the Earth has a central core.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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