Albert Lincoln "Link" Washburn (June 15, 1911 – January 30, 2007) was an American geomorphologist studying permafrost. Washburn was a proficient skier participating in the 1936 Winter Olympics. Much of his work on permafrost was done in the Canadian arctic.[1]
Albert Lincoln Washburn | |
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| Born | June 15, 1911 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2007 (aged 95) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Known for | Permafrost studies |
| Awards | Vega Medal (1997) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geomorphology |
| Doctoral advisor | Richard Foster Flint |
References
edit- ^ Benson, Carl S. (2007). "Albert Lincoln Washburn (1911–2007)" (PDF). Arctic. 60 (2): 212–214. JSTOR 40513143.
External links
edit- Link Washburn at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Albert Lincoln Washburn at Olympics.com
- Reconnaissance geology of portions of Victoria Island and immediately adjacent regions, Arctic Canada Manuscript at Dartmouth College Library
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