List of geologists

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A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology. Geologists are also known as earth scientists or geoscientists.

The following is a list of famous or notable geologists. Many have received such awards as the Penrose Medal or the Wollaston Medal, or have been inducted into the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal Society.

Geoscience specialties represented include geochemistry, geophysics, structural geology, tectonics, geomorphology, glaciology, hydrology, hydrogeology, oceanography, mineralogy, petrology, crystallography, paleontology, paleobotany, paleoclimatology, palynology, sedimentology, soil science, stratigraphy, and volcanology. In this list, the person listed is a geologist unless another specialty is noted.

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File:Oscar Meinzer portrait.jpg
Photograph of Oscar Edward Meinzer sitting at his desk

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John Ostrom and friend

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William Smith, father of English geology

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