Marie Tharp used data and mapping techniques to prove the existence of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and its Rift Valley. This fundamentally changed our understanding of plate tectonics.
“I had a blank canvas to fill with extraordinary possibilities, a fascinating jigsaw puzzle to piece together. It was a once-in-lifetime- a once- in-the-history-of-the-world-opportunity for anyone, but especially for a woman in the 1940s.”
Yesterday’s Google Doodle was a lovely interactive tribute to the trailblazing geologist.
Every Tuesday is Art Tuesday here at Adafruit! Today we celebrate artists and makers from around the world who are designing innovative and creative works using technology, science, electronics and more. You can start your own career as an artist today with Adafruit’s conductive paints, art-related electronics kits, LEDs, wearables, 3D printers and more! Make your most imaginative designs come to life with our helpful tutorials from the Adafruit Learning System. And don’t forget to check in every Art Tuesday for more artistic inspiration here on the Adafruit Blog!
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