Denver, Colorado
1925 - 2018
Warren Hamilton passed away at his home in Golden, Colorado on October 26, 2018 at age 93. His primary career was as a research scientist with the US Geological Survey in geologic, and later geophysical branches. He was a geologist known for integrating observed geology and geophysics into...
Read MoreWarren was a true scientific pioneer who had a major impact on earth science.
I first encountered him as an undergraduate and have watched him courageously deal with unfounded complacency in earth science over the years. His dedication to science in the face of a lot of doubters was inspiring. Condolences to the family and a big thanks to Warren.
charles Weisenberg
December 03, 2018 | Lakewood, CO
As an impressionable undergrad I once attended a seminar given by Warren in London. I will never forget his analogy for the lower crust: a box of slippery fish. RIP.
Julia Gale
November 06, 2018 | Austin, TX
Warren was an inspirational force for many at the USGS including myself. His thinking advanced science and challenged standard thinking.
Bruce Smith
November 03, 2018 | Lakewoodd, CO
Please accept my sincere condolences dear family and friends. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. And may you find hope and comfort in God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).
November 02, 2018
