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Robert R. Berg
Pages 40-45

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... One of Bob's most significant contributions was the turbidite exploration model, which proved the existence of sandstone reservoirs in basinal systems that were thought to be "sand poor." This model was important for oil and gas exploration, especially for deepwater reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico and West Africa, two key focus areas today.
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... The resulting relationship proved to be extremely beneficial for both parties. From 1967 to 1972, Bob guided the research of 112 graduate students and published more than 70 papers and a popular textbook, Reservoir Sandstones
From page 43...
... As many graduate students and faculty colleagues can attest, Bob was an avid racquetball player and a fierce competitor. He was also interested in music and had very eclectic musical tastes, but his favorite music was traditional Dixieland jazz.
From page 44...
... They also made two trips to Scandinavia where they researched Bob's family history; his grandfather had emigrated from Sweden in the late 19th century. Fascinated with genealogy, he researched both his and Jo's family histories, and his research provided valuable information to his children and grandchildren.


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