Akiho Miyashiro

Akiho Miyashiro
Died	2008
Residence	Japan, United States
Citizenship	Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Fields	Petrology, tectonics
Institutions	University of Tokyo Columbia University New York State University
Known for	Paired metamorphic belts
Influences	Norman L. Bowen Pentti Eskola Reginald Aldworth Daly
Notable awards	Arthur L. Day Medal

Akiho Miyashiro (都城 秋穂 Miyashiro Akiho, 1920 – 22 July 2008) was a Japanese geologist.

Career

Miyashiro was known for his contributions to metamorphic and igneous petrology. He also made contributions to the study of tectonics and meteorites. In the 1960s he introduced the concept of paired metamorphic belts.^[1]

Personal life and death

Miyashiro was a native of Okayama Prefecture. On the evening of 22 July 2008, Miyashiro visited a park in New York City, and remained there to take pictures while his wife returned home. Police discovered his body in the park on the 24th.^[2][3]

References

1. Kushiro, Ikuo (2010). "A note on the contributions of Akiho Miyashiro". Gondwana Research 18 (1).
2. "地質学の都城氏が事故死　米の森林公園で転落". 47News. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
3. "Obituary: Akiho Miyashiro". Japan Times. 27 July 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2015.