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Discover the Vetlesen Prize, the most prestigious global award in Earth sciences, often called the "Nobel Prize" of the field. This video delves into the rich history and significance of this esteemed recognition, established in 1959 to honour groundbreaking contributions that fundamentally reshape our understanding of Earth systems, geological processes, and planetary evolution. We explore the visionary motivations of its founder, G. Unger Vetlesen, and how Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory administers this pivotal award. From the pioneers of plate tectonics like J. Tuzo Wilson and Lynn Sykes to the architects of modern climate change frameworks, such as Wallace Broecker, and recent laureates like David L. Kohlstedt for his work on Earth's mantle, this video illuminates the transformative research celebrated by the Vetlesen Prize. We also compare it with other major Earth science honours like the Crafoord Prize and the Wollaston Medal, highlighting what makes the Vetlesen Prize a truly unique and essential recognition in the scientific community P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets