Kaarel Orviku
Kaarel Orviku (15 July 1935 in Tartu – 24 July 2021) was an Estonian geologist (marine geologist) and nature photographer. His scientific activity is mainly related to the coasts of Estonia. His father was geologist Karl Orviku.
Kaarel Orviku
- Born
- Kaarel Orviku was born on 15 July 1935. · Tartu.
- Died
- 2021.
- Nationality
- Estonia.
- Occupation
- geologist and photographer.
- Fields
- submarine geology and photography.
- Education
- Hugo Treffner Gymnasium.
- Honours
- Order of the White Star and 5th Class.
- Languages
- Estonian.
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Kaarel Orviku (15 July 1935 in Tartu – 24 July 2021) was an Estonian geologist (marine geologist) and nature photographer. His scientific activity is mainly related to the coasts of Estonia. His father was geologist Karl Orviku.
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1935
Kaarel Orviku was born on 1 January 1935.
2021
Kaarel Orviku died.
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Kaarel Orviku was born at Tartu.
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Kaarel Orviku was born in Tartu.
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In 1959 he graduated from Tartu State University. From 1993–2009 he worked at AS Merin which dealt with questions with coastal areas and environmental assessment.
• 2001: Order of the White Star, V class.
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