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Kaarel Orviku

Kaarel Orviku

Estonian geologist and photographer (1935–2021)

Kaarel Orviku (15 July 1935 in Tartu – 24 July 2021)[1] was an Estonian geologist (marine geologist) and nature photographer. His scientific activity is mainly related to the coasts of Estonia.[2] His father was geologist Karl Orviku.[2]

In 1959 he graduated from Tartu State University. And Since 1959 he was teaching at Tallinn University, but prior he taught at Tallinn University of Technology.[2]

From 1993–2009 he worked at AS Merin which dealt with questions with coastal areas and environmental assessment.[2]

Awards

References

  1. [1]
    "In Memoriam: Kaarel Orviku". Tallinn University. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  2. [2]
    "Orviku, Kaarel - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". entsyklopeedia.ee. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Kaarel Orviku". www.president.ee. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
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