Abstract

GAUCHER, C. et al. Prof. Dr. Jorge Bossi (1934-2020): father of modern Uruguayan geology. Agrocienc. Urug. [online]. 2022, vol.26, n.nspe1, e554.  Epub May 27, 2022. ISSN 2730-5066.  https://doi.org/10.31285/agro.26.554.

A synthesis of the academic and scientific activity developed by Prof. Dr. Jorge Bossi, for more than 60 years dedicated to the study of Uruguayan geology, is presented. This article is a review of his university teaching work and a tribute to his fruitful academic and scientific work on the geology of Uruguay and the region. His contributions have decisively influenced the current understanding of the tectonic evolution, stratigraphy and mineral resources of an important part of South America and southern Africa.

Keywords : regional geology; geology of Uruguay; mineral resources; Universidad de la República; Jorge Bossi.

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