Xavier Le Pichon is a prominent French geophysicist known for his contributions to the field of plate tectonics and the understanding of the Earth's lithosphere dynamics. Born on March 16, 1937, he has played a significant role in advancing the scientific understanding of the processes that shape the Earth's surface. Le Pichon is best known for developing innovative models that explain the movement of tectonic plates and the mechanisms behind earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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