摘要
Rudolf Trümpy,friendly known as Ruedi,was one of the most eminent and influential Alpine Geologists of the 20th century.During his long and productive career he received numerous honours including the Wollaston Medal and the Penrose Medal for his pioneering work on paleogeography and nappe development in the Alps and his involvement in international activities culminating in the IUGS presidency(1976-1980).In 1978 he was elected a Foreign Associate of the United States National Academy of Sciences and in 1984 he became member of the French Academy of Sciences.
