Background
Miyashiro, Akiho was born on October 30, 1920 in Okayama, Japan. Came to United States, 1967. Son of Tsuneshi and Hideyo (Shigemasa) Miyashiro.
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Miyashiro, Akiho was born on October 30, 1920 in Okayama, Japan. Came to United States, 1967. Son of Tsuneshi and Hideyo (Shigemasa) Miyashiro.
Bachelor of Science, University Tokyo, 1943. Doctor of Science, University Tokyo, 1953.
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.
Miyashiro was a native of Okayama Prefecture.
Police discovered his body in the park on the 24th.
Fellow Geological Society of America (Arthur L. Day medal 1977), Mineralogical Society of America. Honorary member Geological Society London, Geological Society France.
Children– Yumiko, Keiko Miyashiro Osawa.