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Harry Hess is a scientist who studied geology and he was born May 27, 1906 and died August 25, 1969 he was born in New York City and he discovered how the first layer of Earth (the crust) forms
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∙ 15y agoHarry Hess created the theory of plate tectonics moving along the ocean's floor.
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Who proposed the theory of seafloor spreading based on maps of the ocean floor?
The Seafloor Spreading Theory was proposed by Harry Hess.
Why was the ocean floor surveying conducted by Harry Hess of major geological importance?
Harry Hess helped develop the idea of seafloor spreading.
How are Alfred Wegener and Harry Hess similar?
they both were associated with plate boundaries and continental drift. Harry Hess's theory proved Alfred's to be true.
Did harry hess find the mid-ocean ridge?
yes he did
Explain Harry Hess contribution to Plate Tectonic Theory?
Harry Hess developed the idea of sea floor spreading. Which help better prove Alfred Wegener's Continental Drift Hypothesis.
When did Harry Hess Reichard die?
Harry Hess Reichard died in 1956.
When was Harry Hess Reichard born?
Harry Hess Reichard was born in 1878.
When did Harry Hess Nye die?
Harry Hess Nye died in 1954.
When was Harry Hess Nye born?
Harry Hess Nye was born in 1887.
Who discovered Seafloor Spreading?
Henry H. hess
Did harry hess have family?
Rear Admiral Dr. Harry Hammond Hess was married to Annette (Burns), and was the father of Dr. George Burns Hess and Frank Deming Mather Hess.
Who proposed the theory of seafloor spreading based on maps of the ocean floor?
The Seafloor Spreading Theory was proposed by Harry Hess.
How old was Harry Hess when Alfred Wegner died?
Harry Hess was born on May 24th, 1906. Alfred Wegener died sometime in November of 1930. That would mean that Harry Hess was about 24 years old when Wegener died.
Why was the ocean floor surveying conducted by Harry Hess of major geological importance?
Harry Hess helped develop the idea of seafloor spreading.
Who theorized plate tectonics?
harry hess
How did Harry Hammond Hess die?
of shock
Who was Harry Hammond Hess?
Annette Burns
