Geophysical Institute of the ASCR

Geophysical Institute of the ASCR
(http://www.ig.cas.cz)
Address:
Boční II/1401
141 31 Prague 4
Czech Republic
Tel.: +420-267103111
Fax.: +420-272761549
E-mail: gfu@ig.cas.cz
The Geophysical Institute of the AS CR conducts fundamental research in a series of directions of the
physics of the solid Earth and of its immediate cosmic environment, carries out investigations of
geophysical fields on various space and time scales and participates in complex geoscientifical
interpretations of Earth’s structures on the territory of the Czech Republic as well as on an overregional
and global scale. The activities of the Geophysical Institute comprise regular observatory
monitoring of Earth’s physical fields as well as a spectrum of field measurements and experiments for
collecting the primary experimental data. A broad co-operation with world-wide network services and
data centers is established. Geophysical interpretations include studies of the lithosphere and sublithosphere
structure, crustal studies, geodynamics of the seismoactive regions, climatic changes,
solar-terrestrial relations, environmental geomagnetism and many others. Theoretical modelling and
numerical simulations of geophysical fields are integral parts of the research programme of the
Institute.
The research staff of the Geophysical Institute consists of 50 scientists and qualified technical
personnel who work in five research departments covering the principal geophysical methods:
seismology, geothermics, geomagnetism, geoelectricity and gravity and geodynamics. The research
activities of the Institute are effectively backed up by a body of 26 workers of the administration,
computer center, library and technical services.
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