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In tribute to Claude Lorius

Claude Lorius, an outstanding scientist, glaciologist, precursor in the fight against global warming and tireless explorer of the coldest regions of our planet, has just left us.

Claude Lorius, on Terre Victoria around 1959-1960
Claude Lorius, on Terre Victoria around 1959-1960

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Winner of the CNRS gold medal in 2002 with Jean Jouzel and member of the Academy of Sciences, Claude Lorius created the Laboratory of glaciology and environmental geophysics in Grenoble. Discover his exemplary career through our photo and video archives.

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à Pôle Sud juste avant le départ, Claude Lorius, Jen-Robert Petit et Michel Creseveur, trajet jusqu'à Vostok avec un avion américain, collaboration avec les Américains et les Russes en Antarctique durant la Guerre Froide. Photo prise par le pilote de l'avion - Pôle Sud - 1984-1985

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à Pôle Sud juste avant le départ, Claude Lorius, Jen-Robert Petit et Michel Creseveur, trajet jusqu'à Vostok avec un avi

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