Mason Hill (geologist) explained

Mason Lowell Hill (January 17, 1904March 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.

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.

Career

Hill became the chief geologist for the Richfield Oil Company.

Retirement and death

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eckis . Rollin . Rollin Eckis . Hill . Marie . Stout . Dorothy . Memorial to Mason Lowell Hill . . 7 February 2021.
2. News: Quake expert Mason Hill dies . 7 February 2021 . . . 17 March 1992 . 12 . Newspapers.com.
3. News: Mason Hill; Oil Geology Expert . 7 February 2021 . . 20 March 1992.
4. Kilkenny . John E. . Mason Lowell Hill (1904-1992) . AAPG Bulletin . 11 November 1992 . 76 . 11 . 1847–1849 . . en . 0149-1423.