Bill Mathews | |
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| Born | February 2, 1919 |
| Died | March 3, 2003 (aged 84) |
| Nationality |  Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia, 1935–1941 University of California, Berkeley, 1946–1948 |
| Known for | Studying subglacial eruptions and volcano-ice interactions |
| Awards | Willet G. Miller Medal, Royal Society of Canada, 1989 Career Achievement Award, Geological Association of Canada, 1994 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, Volcanology |
| Institutions | University of California, Berkeley, 1948–1951 University of British Columbia, 1951–2003 |
William Henry Mathews (1919–2003) was a Canadian geologist, volcanologist, engineer, and professor. He is considered a pioneer in the study of subglacial eruptions and volcano-ice interactions in North America. Many of his publications continue to be regarded as classics in their field.