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Thorarinsson Medal

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Thorarinsson Medal
Thorarinsson Medal

The Thorarinsson Medal is awarded every four years 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. [1] It is named for the Icelandic geologist and volcanologist Sigurdur Thorarinsson (Sigurður Þórarinsson) (1912–1983).

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  1. ^ a b "THORARINSSON MEDAL". IAVCEI. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Kiwi 'giant of volcanology' Bruce Houghton wins world honour".