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

Thursday talks: Stephen Sparks on May 12

We are delighted to announce a visit to our institute by Sir Stephen Sparks, Emeritus Professor at the University of Bristol. On May 12, at 3 PM, Steve will give a lecture on "Large silicic magma bodies and very large magnitude explosive eruptions". Abstract and other...

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THURSDAY TALKS, May-June 2022

3 PM in the GFU Lecture Hall, Spořilov. While Wednesday mornings are reserved for short talks of our researchers about their recent or ongoing work, Thursday afternoons are typically chosen for invited speakers or to introduce new colleagues. For May-June 2022, the...

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Thursday talks: Lecture by Petr Kolínský

Dr. Petr Kolínský joined our institute in early 2022, as a member of the team Structure of Continental Lithosphere ("LITHOS"). On Thursday, April 28, he will present his current research in a talk entitled "Exploring the upper mantle with surface-wave diffraction" -...

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Graham Hill’s lecture at Albertov

On Wednesday, April 27, our colleague Graham Hill will give a talk as part of a seminar series of the Institute of Petrology and Structural Geology at the Faculty of Science, Charles University (3 PM, Albertov 6, Room 203). The title of his presentation is "Extreme...

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