The Institute of Geophysics is a public research institution whose mission is to conduct fundamental and applied research in the Earth sciences, to maintain a network of Earth observation facilities, and to engage in education and informing the public on scientific issues of high societal importance.

Research Teams

We conduct fundamental research in the Earth Sciences

Projects

We participate in EU-based and international research projects

Outreach

We organize presentations and events for the public and offer expert advice to the media

Measurements

We provide access to geophysical data and interpretations

News

Celebrate Earth Day with GFU

Learn something new about the Earth on Friday (April 22nd). The interior of the Earth and the processes that participate in its formation are the main interest of our scientists. We would like to share our passion for geophysics and invite you for the Earth Day at our...

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Thursday talks: lecture by FILIP TOMEK

On Thursday, April 14, our institute hosts a guest lecture by FILIP TOMEK (Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague). LATE-VARISCAN ALTENBERG–TEPLICE CALDERA (NW BOHEMIAN MASSIF): REVIEW OF VOLCANISM, TEMPO, STRUCTURE, AND EMPLACEMENT PROCESSES. Dr. Filip Tomek...

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THURSDAY TALKS AT GFU, SPRING 2022

3PM in the GFU Lecture Hall, Spořilov While Wednesday mornings have become customary dates for short communications by researchers from our institute about their recent or ongoing work, Thursday afternoons are typically chosen for invited speakers or to introduce...

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SSA 2021 Outstanding Reviewer Award for Václav Vavryčuk

Our colleague Václav Vavryčuk of the Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences received the 2021 Outstanding Reviewer award for his peer-review efforts for the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (SSA). Peer reviewing is a critical part of...

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