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Research themes

Study of the structure and internal dynamics of planets and their evolution through geological time.

By combining several approaches, study of major issues such as eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides or magnetic storms.

Earth System Science

Measuring, understanding and modelling the functioning of our planet's surface, also called the Critical Zone.

Origins

Study of the primordial processes that led to the formation of the Solar System and the emergence of life on Earth.

News

14 April 2026

MAJIS on board JUICE: a key instrument for exploring Jupiter’s icy moons

As part of the team involved in the development and validation of the MAJIS instrument, the Paris Institute of Earth Physics is contributing to the sc...

09 April 2026

Frédéric Moynier elected member of the Academia Europaea

Frédéric Moynier, professor at the Institut de physique du globe de Paris (IPGP) and Université Paris Cité, and Deputy Director for Research at IPGP, ...

07 April 2026

Can we listen to Titan’s heartbeat? Icequakes as a window into a hidden ocean.

What lies beneath the surface of Titan, Saturn’s largest moon? This question is central to the upcoming Dragonfly mission, which will deploy a drone e...

31 March 2026

Lithium isotopes unveil the hidden chemistry of Guadeloupe's volcanic waters

IPGP researchers present the first systematic lithium isotope survey of Guadeloupe's surface waters, revealing that a single small island can host a r...

25 March 2026

Jean-Philippe Avouac appointed Director of IPGP

By decree of the President of the French Republic dated March 23, 2026, Jean-Philippe Avouac has been appointed Director of the Institut de physique d...

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