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Welcome to the Institute of Geophysics

The Institute of Geophysics at ETH Zurich performs leading research and teaching activities over a wide range of geophysical disciplines. Detailed information on research activities, teaching, people can be found in the corresponding sections.

Research at a glance

Earth and Planetary Magnetism

EPM

We use both numerical simulations and direct observations to characterise how magnetic fields are generated in the Earth and other planets.

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Exploration and Environmental Geophysics

EEG

We develop new methods for acquisition and processing of geophysical data for exploration and environmental applications.

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Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Enlarged view: GFD

We apply state of the art numerical methods to study convection in the interiors of Earth and other terrestrial planets and moons.

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Geothermal Energy and Geofluids

Enlarged view: GEG

We investigate reactive fluid and geothermal energy transfer in the Earth's crust employing computer simulations, laboratory experiments, and field analyses.

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Seismology and Geodynamics

Enlarged view: SEG

We study Earth's dynamics at all timescales by investigating composition, structure, and state of the Earth’s interior.

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Seismology and Wave Physics

SWP

We use state-of-the-art numerical techniques and modern high-performance computing in order to characterise 3D Earth structure and seismic sources.

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Swiss Seismological Service

Enlarged view: SED

We monitor ongoing seismicity in Switzerland and its surroundings, and regularly assesses the seismic hazard in Switzerland.

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