Credit: Professor Dan McKenzie
Fellow
Elected: 1976
Igneous geology, geophysics geochemistry
For geology and geophysics.
For his seminal contributions to the understanding of geological and geophysical phenomena including tectonic plates.
In the field of geosciences for dynamics of the lithosphere.
In the field of earth Science for initiation of the theory of plate tectonics and contributions to its development.
In recognition of his seminal role in developing a quantitative understanding of a wide range of geophysical and geological processes, including plate tectonics, mantle convection, continental deformation and melt segregation.
Given in New Zealand.