Marie Tharp - Google celebrates LIfe of geologist Marie Tharp

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Google is renowned for coming up with the most inventive methods to honour the lives of brilliant individuals who have had a lasting impact on the world. 

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The internet company has honoured a number of luminaries from around the world with its artistic doodles, whether it be in the fields of science, the arts, literature, or education.

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The American geologist and oceanographic mapper Marie Tharp produced some of the most revolutionary maps that altered people's perspectives of the planet.

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On November 21, 1988, the Library of Congress recognised Tharp as one of the finest cartographers of the 20th century as a result of her outstanding work.

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When Tharp started her career in the early 1950s, the ocean was still mostly uncharted and much of the land had already been extensively mapped.

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The newest Google doodle is an intriguing and engaging way to learn about the life and contributions of the illustrious cartographer.

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Rebecca Nesel, Dr. Tiara Moore, and Caitlyn Larsen all provided narration for the audio-visual doodle.

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Tharp was born in the US city of Ypsilanti on July 30, 1920. Her father introduced mapmaking to young Tharp through his employment at the US Department of Agriculture.

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University of Michigan awarded her a master's degree in petroleum geology. Tharp became the first female employee of the Lamont Geological Observatory in 1948.

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Google created a doodle in honour of one of the most prominent figures in cartography on November 21 (Monday).

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