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George Tilton

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American geologist George Tilton co-developed the uranium-lead dating technique in the 1950s, a major breakthrough that allowed scientists to precisely measure the age of ancient Earth rocks.

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George Tilton ranks #59 of 379 in the Geologist ranking, behind George Gehrels, ahead of James Hall.

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George Tilton scores 8.72/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Geologist category. Co-developed modern uranium-lead geochronology and isotope methods; fundamental technical impact despite lower public recognition.
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