DOLOMITES - Annexes 2-8 - Provincia di Udine

1850
NOMINATION OF THE DOLOMITES FOR INSCRIPTION ON THE WORLD NATURAL HERITAGE LIST UNESCO
von Gümbel, K. W.
Stur, D.
von Richthofen, F.
Gilbert, J. S. A.
Bittner, A.
Taramelli, T.
von Mojsisovics, J. A. E.
1900
Geyer, G.
Diener, C.
Ogilvie Gordon, M. M.
17
Pia, J.
1950
First interpretation of the Dolomites mountains as ancient reefs
The relationships between carbonate platforms
and adjacent basins are recognized
rst woman to obtain a DSc and a PhD, she worked
mostly in the Dolomites area
1960-today: the Dolomites continue to be one of the most studied places in the World,
still inspiring generations of geologists with their outstanding potential
A comparative diagram showing the lifespan of some famous geologists that, among many others,
actively and continously worked in the Dolomites. Several remarkable events took place in the candidate area:
major breakthroughts in the Earth Sciences and memorable events are indicated by small circles.