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

Institute of Geophysics at the Science Fair 2025

The Science Fair is the largest popular science event organized by the Czech Academy of Sciences since 2015. The event took place at the PVA Expo Prague Letňany from Thursday, June 5, to Saturday, June 7, 2025. Admission was free. Over 100 exhibits were on display,...

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Predicting landslides with AI

Earthquakes claimed around 750,000 human lives in the two decades 1998–2017. Along with building collapse and tsunamic flooding, earthquake-triggered landslides are a major cause of fatalities. For instance, the Mw 7.9 Wenchuan Earthquake (China) caused around 200,000...

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Martian mud flows: a little salt makes a big difference

Ondřej Krýza's research was highlighted in Eos, the esteemed popularization magazine published by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), which focuses on making advancements in Earth and space sciences accessible to a broader audience. In the northern lowlands of Mars,...

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