Shepherd was a well-known geologist at the time and his proposal was in the form of a letter directly to the White House.

He took charge, inviting others - among them the well-known geologist Lennart von Post.

One son became a distinguished chemist and fellow of the Royal Society, another a well-known geologist.

Paoha Island was named by Israel Cook Russell, a well-known American geologist, in the late 19th century.

Then Frank contacted Sam Radley in Bayport, who reported that Dr. Hasso Werner was a very well-known geologist who taught at a German university.

The Louisville hotspot was named after its discoverer, George Louis, a well-known geologist.

In addition to his positions at Amherst, Hitchcock was a well-known early geologist.

The author, a well-known geologist, blends the thrill of scientific discovery with a popular presentation of the geology, archaeology, history, people and the environmental settings of the island group of Santorini.

The concluding paragraph reads as follows: "I cannot conclude this paper without expressing my admiration for the long- continued and successful labours of the well-known geologist whose views I have been controverting.

His father was Zhang Shenfu (张莘夫), a well-known geologist and Republic of China official who was assassinated by the Communists in 1946.