Paul E. Tapponnier was a French geologist born on January 6, 1947, in Annecy. He made significant contributions to the field of geology before his passing on December 24, 2023, in Beijing. Tapponnier's work is notable for its impact on the understanding of geological processes and tectonic activities. His research has helped shape modern geological science and provided insights into the Earth's structure and phenomena.
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Time Zone - Europe/Paris (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Paul
small, humble
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Paul E. Tapponnier belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Annecy
Place of Death: Beijing
Educated At: Berthollet High School | Mines ParisTech | University of Montpellier | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: mining engineer | geophysicist | researcher | geologist
Employers: Paris Institute of Earth Physics | Nanyang Technological University
Awards Received: CNRS silver medal | Lyell Medal | Alfred Wegener Medal | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Friendship Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 6, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Capricorn 17 | 16 Capricorn 8 | 4 Aries 57 |
| Moon | 4 Cancer 54 | 26 Leo 32 | 22 Taurus 54 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 13 | 7 Capricorn 4 | 9 Pisces 59 |
| Venus | 0 Sagittarius 36 | 16 Capricorn 5 | 24 Aquarius 44 |
| Mars | 15 Capricorn 16 | 16 Capricorn 53 | 17 Pisces 7 |
| Jupiter | 21 Scorpio 12 | 20 Cancer 38 | 27 Scorpio 12 |
| Saturn | 7 Leo 29 | 26 Pisces 25 | 2 Leo 29 |
| Uranus | 18 Gemini 45 | 27 Taurus 49 | 18 Gemini 8 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 48 | 29 Pisces 34 | 9 Libra 34 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 46 | 2 Aquarius 53 | 11 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 9 Gemini 51 | 11 Pisces 52 | 5 Gemini 40 |
| Ketu | 9 Sagittarius 51 | 11 Virgo 52 | 5 Sagittarius 40 |
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