Jean Tricart facts for kids
Jean Tricart (born September 16, 1920 – died May 6, 2003) was a famous French geomorphologist. A geomorphologist is a scientist who studies how the Earth's surface changes over time, looking at things like mountains, valleys, and rivers.
In 1948, Jean Tricart became a professor at the University of Strasbourg in France. He stayed there for his entire career, teaching and researching.
Jean Tricart's Studies
Jean Tricart's main project for his advanced degree was about the Paris Basin. This is a large area in France around the city of Paris. His work was very well-received in France.
He often worked with his good friend, André Cailleux. Together, they wrote many important books.
Climate and Landforms
Starting in 1962, Tricart and Cailleux began publishing a series of five books. These books were all about how climate affects landforms. They explored how things like rain, ice, and wind shape the Earth's surface. Their last book in this series came out in 1974. Most of Jean Tricart's writings were in French.
Jean Tricart believed in looking at the "big picture" when studying landforms. He thought it was important to understand how all parts of nature, like climate, plants, and rocks, work together to create the landscapes we see.
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In Spanish: Jean Tricart para niños
