Oscar Edward Meinzer (jan 25, 1876 – may 31, 1948)
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He standardized key terms in the field as well as determined principles regarding the occurrence, movement, and discharge. He proved that the flow of water obeys Darcy's law. Meinzer also highlighted the importance of studying the geochemistry of water, as well as the impact of high salinity levels in aquifers.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogeology#Oscar_Edward_Meinzer:_20th_century)
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jan 25, 1876
may 31, 1948
~ 72 years