Jack Souther | |
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| Born | April 25, 1924 |
| Died | June 1, 2014 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia; Princeton University |
| Known for | Studying volcanoes and volcanism |
| Awards | Bancroft Award, Royal Society of Canada, 1984 Career Achievement Award, Geological Association of Canada, 1995 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, volcanology |
Jack Gordon Souther (April 25, 1924 – June 1, 2014) was an American-born Canadian geologist, volcanologist, professor and engineer. He contributed significantly to the early understanding of recent volcanic activity in the Canadian Cordillera. Many of his publications continue to be regarded as classics in their field, even now several decades after they were written.