Thorarinsson Medal
Encyclopedia
The Thorarinsson Medal is awarded by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior
(IAVCEI) for outstanding contributions to the general field of volcanology
, and is the highest award given by IAVCEI. It is named for the noted Icelandic geologist
and volcanologist
Sigurdur Thorarinsson (1912–1983).
Past winners are:
International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior
The International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior, or IAVCEI, is an association that represents the primary international focus for research in volcanology, efforts to mitigate volcanic disasters, and research into closely related disciplines, such as igneous...
(IAVCEI) for outstanding contributions to the general field of volcanology
Volcanology
Volcanology is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena. The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan. Vulcan was the ancient Roman god of fire....
, and is the highest award given by IAVCEI. It is named for the noted Icelandic geologist
Geologist
A geologist is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth as well as the processes and history that has shaped it. Geologists usually engage in studying geology. Geologists, studying more of an applied science than a theoretical one, must approach Geology using...
and volcanologist
Volcanologist
A volcanologist is a person who studies the formation of volcanoes, and their current and historic eruptions. Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active ones, to observe volcanic eruptions, collect eruptive products including tephra , rock and lava samples...
Sigurdur Thorarinsson (1912–1983).
Past winners are:
- 1987 Robert L. Smith (USA)
- 1989 George P.L. WalkerGeorge Patrick Leonard WalkerGeorge Patrick Leonard Walker FRS was a British geologist who specialized in mineralogy and volcanology.- Life :He worked on the volcanic rocks of Iceland, and on Mount Etna.He taught at Imperial College....
(UK) - 1993 Hans U. Schmincke (Germany)
- 1997 Richard V. Fisher (USA)
- 2000 Keiiti AkiKeiiti Akiwas a professor of Geophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , seismologist, author and mentor. He co-authored with Paul G. Richards, "Quantitative Seismology: theory and methods".Aki was born in Yokohama, Japan...
(USA/France) - 2004 Wes Hildreth (USA)
- 2008 Stephen SparksSteve Sparks (volcanologist)Robert Stephen John Sparks, FRS, CBE , is Chaning Wills Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol. He is one of the world's leading volcanologists and has been widely recognised for his work in this field.-Career:Steve Sparks is a graduate of Imperial...
(UK)