Mason Hill (geologist)

Mason Lowell Hill (January 17, 1904 – March 11, 1992[1]) was an American geologist.[2][3][4] He was known for his expertise on earthquakes, and played a leading role in the discovery of oil along the Swanson River, the first commercial oil discovery in Alaska.[3]

Early life and education

Hill was born on January 17, 1904. He attended Pomona College, where he was influenced by professor A. O. Woodford, the founder of the college's geology department, and graduated in 1926.[1]

Career

Hill became the chief geologist for the Richfield Oil Company.[3]

Retirement and death

Hill retired in 1969.[3] He subsequently became a professor.[3] He died of a stroke in his hometown of Whittier, California, on March 11, 1992.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Eckis, Rollin; Hill, Marie; Stout, Dorothy. "Memorial to Mason Lowell Hill" (PDF). The Geological Society of America. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Quake expert Mason Hill dies". Napa Valley Register. Associated Press. 17 March 1992. p. 12. Retrieved 7 February 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Mason Hill; Oil Geology Expert". Los Angeles Times. 20 March 1992. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  4. ^ Kilkenny, John E. (11 November 1992). "Mason Lowell Hill (1904-1992)". AAPG Bulletin. 76 (11). American Association of Petroleum Geologists: 1847–1849. ISSN 0149-1423.


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