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The Canadian Geophysical Union () (CGU) is a society dedicated to the study of Earth and its
The organization began in 1945 as an Associate Committee of the
CGU Official Website
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space
Space is a three-dimensional continuum containing positions and directions. In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions. Modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless ...
environment, including the Sun and solar system.
History
The organization began in 1945 as an Associate Committee of the National Research Council Canada
The National Research Council Canada (NRC; ) is the primary national agency of the Government of Canada dedicated to science and technology research and development. It is the largest federal research and development organization in Canada.
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. It amalgamated with the Canadian committee for the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics in 1946 and was renamed as the Associate Committee of Geodesy and Geophysics of the NRC. The organization was replaced in 1974 by the Canadian Geophysical Union with John Tuzo Wilson
John Tuzo Wilson (October 24, 1908 – April 15, 1993) was a Canadian geophysicist and geologist who achieved worldwide acclaim for his contributions to the theory of plate tectonics. He added the concept of ''hot spots'', a volcanic region hott ...
as its first president. It became an independent organization in 1988 and now has avout 500 members.
Awards
The CGU awards the annual J. Tuzo Wilson Medal, named in honour of Canadian geophysicistJohn Tuzo Wilson
John Tuzo Wilson (October 24, 1908 – April 15, 1993) was a Canadian geophysicist and geologist who achieved worldwide acclaim for his contributions to the theory of plate tectonics. He added the concept of ''hot spots'', a volcanic region hott ...
. the CGU also annually awards the Young Scientist Award and the Meritorious Service Award. Seven Student Awards are also bestowed annually.
See also
* Natural scientific research in Canada *List of geoscience organizations
This is a list of geoscience organizations, including such fields of geosciences as geology, geophysics, hydrology, oceanography, petrophysics, and related fields.
Intercontinental organizations
* Anthropocene Working Group
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*National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, natural sc ...
References
External links
CGU Official Website
{{Authority control Earth sciences societies Geophysics societies Geology societies Meteorological societies Physics societies Learned societies Learned societies of Canada Scientific societies based in Canada Scientific organizations based in Canada Scientific organizations established in 1974