Edward C.T. Chao | |
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| Born | November 30, 1919 |
| Died | February 3, 2008 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Known for | impact metamorphism |
| Awards | Barringer Medal (1992) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
| Institutions | U.S. Geological Survey |
Edward Ching-Te Chao (趙景德; November 30, 1919 – February 3, 2008) was one of the founders of the field of impact metamorphism, the study of the effects of meteorite impacts on the Earth's crust.
Born in Suzhou, China, he was best known for discovering two high-pressure forms of silica in nature: coesite and stishovite.