Haroun Tazieff

Haroun Tazieff
Haroun Tazieff in Saint-Denis, Réunion, October 1972
Born(1914-05-11)11 May 1914
Died2 February 1998(1998-02-02) (aged 83)
Paris, France
NationalityBelgian
French
EducationUniversity of Liège
Occupation(s)Geologist
Volcanologist

Haroun Tazieff (11 May 1914 – 2 February 1998) was a Franco-Belgian volcanologist and geologist. He was a famous cinematographer of volcanic eruptions and lava flows, and the author of several books on volcanoes.[1] He was also a government adviser and French cabinet minister. He also served in the Belgian resistance during World War II.

  1. ^ "Haroun Tazieff, 83, a Volcanist And Iconoclast on Environment". New York Times. 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2008-10-30.

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