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.[1]
In 1959 he graduated from Tartu State University. Since 1959 he was teaching at Tallinn University, earlier he taught at Tallinn University of Technology.[1]
1993–2009 he worked at AS Merin which dealt with questions with coastal areas and environmental assessment.[1]
His father was geologist Karl Orviku.[1]
Awards[]
- 2001: Order of the White Star, V class.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Orviku, Kaarel - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". entsyklopeedia.ee. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Kaarel Orviku". www.president.ee. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
Categories:
- 1935 births
- 2021 deaths
- Estonian geologists
- Estonian photographers
- Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class
- University of Tartu alumni
- Tallinn University faculty
- People from Tartu