Edward A. Irving
Ted Irving | |
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| Born | 27 May 1927 |
| Died | 25 February 2014 (aged 86) Saanich, British Columbia, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge (BA, MSc, DSc) |
| Spouse | Sheila (née Irwin) |
| Children | Kate, Susan, Martin, George |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Paleomagnetism |
| Institutions | Geological Survey of Canada, Pacific Geosciences Center |
| Doctoral students | Jim Briden |
Edward A. "Ted" Irving, CM FRSC FRS (27 May 1927 – 25 February 2014) was a British-Canadian geologist. He was a scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada. His studies of paleomagnetism provided the first physical evidence of the theory of continental drift. His efforts contributed to our understanding of how mountain ranges, climate, and life have changed over the past millions of years.