Geophysicist Collection

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

Halley's Comet
5307506 Halley's Comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Halley's Comet passing over Jerusalem in 66 AD. Discovered by Edmond Halley (1656-1742) an English astronomer, geophysicist

Edmond Halley's solar eclipse chart
5312010 Edmond Halley's solar eclipse chart; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edmond Halley's solar eclipse chart, showing the path of the Moon's shadow)

George Biddell Airy (1801-1892), 19th century (engraving)
865216 George Biddell Airy (1801-1892), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) English astronomer and geophysicist born at Alnwick, Northumberland

Alfred Lothar Wegener, German geophysicist and meteorologist. Wegener (1880-1930) formulated the theory of Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis), published in 1915

A diving bell built by Halley in 1691, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2662538 A diving bell built by Halley in 1691, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Alexander von Humboldt, Prussian naturalist and explorer, (1900). Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics, geology and botany and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

Alexander von Humboldt, German author, naturalist and explorer, 1847. Artist: Hermann Biow
Alexander von Humboldt, German author, naturalist and explorer, 1847. Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics, geology and botany and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

Luigi Palmieri, Italian geophysicist, 1893. Palmieri (1807-1896) was director of the Vesuvius Observatory which monitored the activity of the volcano. In 1855 he invented a seismograph

Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist, c1830. Artist: William Home Lizars
Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist, c1830. Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics, geology and botany and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

George Biddell Airy, English astronomer and geophysicist, 1868. Airy (1801-1892) was Astronomer Royal and director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory from 1835 to 1881

George Biddell Airy (1801-1892), English astronomer and geophysicist, 1877. Airy was Astronomer Royal and director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory from 1835 to 1881

Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867), American geophysicist, 1896. The great grandson of Benjamin Franklin, Bache was appointed superintendent of the US Coast Survey in 1843

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher C017 / 0688
Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), German philosopher. Kant published various influential philosophical works on the natural sciences, particularly geophysics and astronomy

WEGENER, Alfred Lothar (Berlin 1880-Greenland, 1930). German geophysicist and meteorologist. Author of the hypothesis of continental drift

WEGENER, Alfred (1880-1930). German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist. Oil

Luigi Palmieri (1807-1896), Italian geophysicist. Palimieri was director of the Vesuvius Observatory which monitored the activity of the volcano. In 1855 he invented a seismograph

MAURICE EWING (1906-1974). American geophysicist and oceanographer. Seated at a table covered with seismograms. Photograph by Manny Warman, 1951

Pierre Bouguer engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

ALFRED LOTHAR WEGENER (1880-1930). German geophysicist and meteorologist. Photographed in 1906

ALFRED L. WEGENER (1880-1930). German geophysicist and meteorologist. Photographed in 1906

GEORGE HOWARD DARWIN (1845-1912). British astronomer and geophysicist. Second son of Charles Darwin. Photograph from an 1899 magazine

Otto Yulyevick Schmidt - Soviet Scientist, Mathematician
Otto Yulyevick Schmidt (1891-1956) - Soviet Scientist, Mathematician, Astronomer, Geophyscist, Statesman, Academician, Hero of the Soviet Union and member (somewhat unsurprisingly)

Alfred Lothar Wegener (1880-1930) German geophysicist and meteorologist. Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis: 1915)

George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) English astronomer and geophysicist born at Alnwick, Northumberland. Astronomer Royal and Director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory (1835-1881). Engraving

Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-67) American geophysicist: superintendent of US Coast Survey: great grandson of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving, New York, 1896

George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) English astronomer and geophysicist. Astronomer Royal (1835-1881). Woodcut published 1858

Geomagnetism research, 1965 C016 / 8820
Geomagnetism research. US geologists Allan Verne Cox (seated, 1926-1987), Richard Doell (centre, 1923-2008), and (Gary) Brent Dalrymple (right)

OSL dating research C017 / 9992
MODEL RELEASED. OSL dating research. Researcher Michael Myer at work in the OSL Laboratory, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria

OSL dating research, sample plate C017 / 9996
OSL dating research, sample plate being loaded with samples. Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating is a method of determining how long ago minerals were last exposed to daylight

OSL dating research C017 / 9993
MODEL RELEASED. OSL dating research. Researcher Michael Myer at work in the OSL Laboratory, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria

OSL dating research C017 / 9994
MODEL RELEASED. OSL dating research. Researcher Michael Myer at work in the OSL Laboratory, Innsbruck University, Innsbruck, Austria

Geomagnetism research, 1965 C014 / 2069
Geomagnetism research. US geologists Allan Verne Cox (left, 1926-1987), Richard Doell (centre, 1923-2008), and (Gary) Brent Dalrymple (right)

Felix Vening Meinesz, Dutch geophysicist C013 / 7252
Felix Andries Vening Meinesz (1887-1966), Dutch geophysicist. Vening Meinesz is best known for inventing a method for the accurate measurement of gravity

Otto Schmidt, Soviet geophysicist
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (1891-1956), Soviet geophysicist and polar explorer. Schmidt is famous for his explorations of the Arctic

Soviet North Pole-1 station crew, 1939
Soviet North Pole-1 station crew members. Seated at left is Ivan Papanin (1894-1986), expedition leader and Arctic explorer. Seated at centre is Ernst Krenkel (1903-1971), radio operator

WEGENER (1850 - 1930)
ALFRED LOTHAR WEGENER German geophysicist & meteorologist whose theory of continental drift was accepted after initial rejection

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Geophysicists have played a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of our planet and beyond. From Otto Schmidt, the Soviet Arctic explorer who ventured into uncharted territories, to Alfred Lothar Wegener, the German geophysicist and meteorologist who revolutionized our understanding of continental drift. Wegener's groundbreaking theory proposed that Earth's continents were once joined together in a supercontinent called Pangaea. His work laid the foundation for modern plate tectonics and reshaped our perception of how our world came to be. In their quest for knowledge, geophysicists have employed innovative tools like diving bells. Dating back to 1691 when Halley built one, these contraptions allowed scientists to explore the depths of oceans and unlock secrets hidden beneath. Alexander von Humboldt stands as an icon among geophysicists. As a Prussian naturalist and explorer, he embarked on daring expeditions across South America during the 19th century. His meticulous observations paved the way for advancements in fields ranging from botany to climatology. Luigi Palmieri made significant contributions as an Italian geophysicist in 1893. His research focused on seismic activity and volcanic eruptions, providing valuable insights into Earth's dynamic processes. George Biddell Airy was an English astronomer turned geophysicist whose work spanned both celestial bodies and terrestrial phenomena. He meticulously studied gravitational forces acting upon Earth while also making significant strides in astronomical observations. These remarkable individuals dedicated their lives to unraveling nature's enigmas through rigorous scientific inquiry. Their collective efforts continue to shape our understanding of Earth's past, present, and future - reminding us that curiosity knows no bounds when it comes to exploring the wonders of this extraordinary planet we call home.