Dr. Larry Heaman
Fellow
Current Employer
University of Alberta
Election Year
2007
Academy
Académie des sciences
Discipline
Earth Sciences
Department
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Keywords
Geochronology, Precambrian Geology, Isotope Geology, Martle Structure, Ancient Crust
Long Citation (for publication and press release)
Larry Heaman's studies on the timing of magmas produced from Earth's mantle have revolutionized our understanding of large-scale connections between mantle dynamics and crustal tectonics. His pioneering studies on the use of new minerals for precise isotopic age dating of mantle magmas has revealed new details about past configuration of Earth's continental plates. His research on diamond-bearing rocks (kimberlites) has shown a relationship to mantle "hot-spot" tracks, and an origin for some diamonds in deeply subducted ocean crust. Dr. Larry Heaman is a world leader in the field of geochronology - the science of precise and accurate determination of geologic time.
Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
Larry Heaman's studies have revolutionized our understanding of large-scale connections between mantle dynamics and crustal tectonics. His pioneering studies on the use of new minerals for precise isotopic age dating of mantle magmas has revealed new details about past configuration of Earth's continental plates. Heaman is a world leader in the field of geochronology - the science of precise and accurate determination of geologic time.
Larry Heaman's studies on the timing of magmas produced from Earth's mantle have revolutionized our understanding of large-scale connections between mantle dynamics and crustal tectonics. His pioneering studies on the use of new minerals for precise isotopic age dating of mantle magmas has revealed new details about past configuration of Earth's continental plates. His research on diamond-bearing rocks (kimberlites) has shown a relationship to mantle "hot-spot" tracks, and an origin for some diamonds in deeply subducted ocean crust. Dr. Larry Heaman is a world leader in the field of geochronology - the science of precise and accurate determination of geologic time.
Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
Larry Heaman's studies have revolutionized our understanding of large-scale connections between mantle dynamics and crustal tectonics. His pioneering studies on the use of new minerals for precise isotopic age dating of mantle magmas has revealed new details about past configuration of Earth's continental plates. Heaman is a world leader in the field of geochronology - the science of precise and accurate determination of geologic time.