Walter C. Pitman III

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Walter C. Pitman III

Earth Sciences

#372

World Rank

#682

Historical Rank

#155

USA Rank

Geophysics

#101

World Rank

#123

Historical Rank

#40

USA Rank

earth-sciences Degrees

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• Earth Sciences

Walter C. Pitman III's Degrees

• PhD Geophysics Columbia University
• Masters Geophysics Columbia University

Why Is Walter C. Pitman III Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Walter Clarkson Pitman III was an American geophysicist and a professor emeritus at Columbia University. His measurements of magnetic anomalies on the ocean floor supported the Morley–Vine–Matthews hypothesis explaining seafloor spreading. With William Ryan, he developed the Black Sea deluge theory. Among his major awards are the Alexander Agassiz Medal and the Vetlesen Prize.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Walter C. Pitman III?

Walter C. Pitman III is affiliated with the following schools:

• Lehigh University
• Columbia University