Harry Glicken, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Harry Glicken

American geologist and volcanologist

Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1958

Date of Death: 03-Jun-1991

Profession: geologist, volcanologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Harry Glicken

  • Harry Glicken (March 7, 1958 – June 3, 1991) was an American volcanologist.
  • He researched Mount St.
  • Helens in the United States before and after its 1980 eruption, and was very distraught about the death of fellow volcanologist David A.
  • Johnston, who had switched shifts with Glicken so that the latter could attend an interview.
  • In 1991, while conducting avalanche research on Mount Unzen in Japan, Glicken and fellow volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft were killed by a pyroclastic flow.
  • His remains were found four days later, and were cremated in accordance with his parents' request.
  • Glicken and Johnston remain the only American volcanologists known to have died in volcanic eruptions. Despite a long-term interest in working for the United States Geological Survey, Glicken never received a permanent post there because employees found him eccentric.
  • Conducting independent research from sponsorships granted by the National Science Foundation and other organizations, Glicken accrued expertise in the field of volcanic debris avalanches.
  • He also wrote several major publications on the topic, including his doctoral dissertation based on his research at St.
  • Helens titled "Rockslide-debris Avalanche of May 18, 1980, Mount St.
  • Helens Volcano, Washington" that initiated widespread interest in the phenomenon.
  • Since being published posthumously by Glicken's colleagues in 1996, the report has been acknowledged by many other publications on debris avalanches.
  • Following his death, Glicken was praised by associates for his love of volcanoes and commitment to his field.

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