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William H. Twenhofel was an American geologist whose research helped establish sedimentology as a distinct field within the earth sciences. His 1926 Treatise on Sedimentation synthesized knowledge about the erosion, transport, deposition, and alteration of sediments and became an influential reference for interpreting sedimentary rocks. He also worked in stratigraphy and paleontology and served as president of the Geological Society of America.
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William H. Twenhofel ranks #238 of 242 in the Geologist ranking, behind Anthony Hallam, ahead of George V. Chilingar.
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