Raymond Thorsteinsson

Dr. Raymond Thorsteinsson
Born(1921-01-21)January 21, 1921
DiedApril 23, 2012(2012-04-23) (aged 91)
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Alma materUniversity of Saskatchewan
University of Toronto
University of Kansas
Known forArctic Geology
Paleontology
AwardsOrder of Canada (OC)
Gold Medal
Willet G. Miller Medal
Logan Medal
Massey Medal
R.J.W. Douglas Medal
Scientific career
FieldsGeology
InstitutionsGeological Survey of Canada (GSC)

Raymond Thorsteinsson, OC FRSC (January 21, 1921 – April 23, 2012)[1] was a Canadian geologist who focused on the geology of the high Arctic. He was a Fellow of The Arctic Institute of North America, primarily known for his contribution to the geology of the Proterozoic and Paleozoic rocks.

  1. ^ "Dr. Raymond THORSTEINSSON". Globe and Mail. May 4, 2012.