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Geophysics

Polish Academy of Sciences

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The Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences continues the long-standing tradition of theoretical and experimental geophysical research in Poland.

The Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences is the only institution in the country conducting monitoring of global geophysical fields in the areas of seismology, geomagnetism, and selected elements of atmospheric physics.

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Departments

Wykres sejsmologiczny

Seismology

Analysis of earthquakes and tremors induced by mining activities, seismicity of the Polish area, seismic hazard: assessment of seismic hazards, evaluation and prediction of ground vibrations induced by seismic phenomena.

Head: Prof. Beata Orlecka-Sikora

Magnetism

Development of magnetotelluric research methods, numerical modelling of electromagnetic induction processes within the Earth, regional Earth’s crust structure studies, paleomagnetic investigations and the study of magnetic properties of intrusive and sedimentary rocks.

Head: Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Mizerski
Niedźwiedź

Department of Polar and Marine Research

Organization of polar expeditions, analysis of geophysical data obtained at the Polish Polar Station in Spitsbergen, study of abiotic changes of natural environment in polar regions.

Head: Assoc. Prof. Mateusz Moskalik

Atmospheric Physics

Analysis of the variability of the ozone layer and solar radiation at different time scales, transparency of the atmosphere, electricity of the atmosphere, the structure of storm clouds and discharges.

Head: Assoc. Prof. Aleksander Pietruczuk
Hydrologia i Hydrodynamika

Hydrology and Hydrodynamics

Transport and mixing of pollutants in surface waters, flood wave transformation modelling using hydraulic and hydrological models, flood risk modelling through implementation of the latest achievements of the statistical theory of extreme events.

Head: Prof. Marzena Osuch
Obrazowanie geofizyczne

Seismic Research

Development and application of novel seismic imaging techniques, especially those based on the full recorded wavefield (like full-waveform inversion) at different scales (from near-surface to deep crust).

Head: Prof. Mariusz Majdański

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