About
Finnish geologist and geographer who studied tephrochronology and desertification, among other subjects. He is known for his explorations of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. He was a professor of geology at the University of Helsinki.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Helsinki.
Trivia
He was involved in the construction of a German submarine base at Tierra del Fuego. A documentary film about him was released in 2007. He is known for his book Finnlands Lebensraum, which he wrote with historian Eino Jutikkala and ethnographer Kustaa Vilkuna.
Family Life
He was the son of Finnish politician Kyösti Auer.
Associated With
While living in Argentina after the end of World War II, he served as an advisor to the regime of Juan Domingo Perón.
