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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

03 August 2026

Komatiites reveal that Earth's surface water reached the deep mantle over 3.6 billion years ago

A new study led by Dr. Zheng-Yu Long and Prof. Frédéric Moynier, researchers at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP/Université Paris Cité...

27 July 2026

Satellites reveal irreversible damage in a major California aquifer

A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), to which Kristel Chanard, Manon Dalaison and Jean-Philippe Avouac of the ...

21 July 2026

Academic research: a key lever for addressing the water challenge in Africa... and elsewhere!

A new Nature Sustainability publication to which Essam Heggy (lecturer-researcher at IPGP) contributed, reveals how stronger support for African-focus...

17 July 2026

A new isotopic clue reveals the origin of the asteroid responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs

A study led by Georgy V. Makhatadze, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institut de physique du globe de Paris (Université Paris Cité / CNRS) under the ...

10 July 2026

A remnant from Earth's early history identified in an active volcano near Mayotte

A study led by scientists from the Institut de physique du globe de Paris, in collaboration with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, reveals...

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Key figures

103

years of science for the planet in 2024

French active volcanoes monitored by the IPGP

500

members of staff approximately (researchers, engineers, technicians, administrative staff, post-docs and PhD candidates)

observatory on Mars (mission completed in 2022)

404

publications in 2022 (including 37 in high impact journals such as Nature, Science and PNAS)

locations: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion Island, Chambon-la-Forêt, Champs-sur-Marne and 2 locations in Paris

Agenda

10 Sep

Séminaires Systèmes Volcaniques

Where Fire Meets Water: Exploring the Interaction Between Volcanoes and Water

Speaker: Andrea Verolino

05 Nov

Séminaires thème Risques naturels

--- GRAND SEMINAIRE DE THEME --- Cross-scale modelling of tectonics and earthquakes

Speaker: Ylona Van Dinther

06 Jan > 08 Jan

Education, Events, Institute Life, Meetings & Conferences, Research

GAIA - Geosciences Artificial Intelligence Applications

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Last publications

Batikh Ali, Colombano Stéfan, Cochennec Maxime, Davarzani Dorian, Guyonnet Dominique, Perrault Arnault, Lions Julie, Grandclément Julien, Bristeau Sébastien, Togola Anne, Devau Nicolas, van Hullebusch Eric D.. Enhanced PFAS remediation of AFFF-contaminated soil by foam injection. Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters, Elsevier B.V., November 2026, 7. <10.1016/j.hazl.2026.100186>

Havas Robin, Thomazo Christophe, Tavera Rosaluz, Betancourt Vladimir, Muller Élodie, Caumartin Jeanne, Jézéquel Didier, Benzerara Karim. Deciphering environmental processes in sedimentary carbonates, a dynamic isotope box model approach. Chemical Geology, Elsevier, 05 October 2026, 721. <10.1016/j.chemgeo.2026.123616>

Jin Luyao, Xu Jing, Cheng Wei, Liu Zufan, Marsac Rémi, Catrouillet Charlotte, Tao Shiyong. Adsorption characteristics and integrated predictive modeling of quinolone antibiotics on urban river sediments. Journal of Water Process Engineering, Elsevier, October 2026, 92. <10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.110745>

Davis Anne H, Solomatova Natalia V, Caracas Razvan. Dissociation of methane and formation of carbon clusters in a reducing pyrolitic magma ocean. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Elsevier, October 2026, 692. <10.1016/j.epsl.2026.120222>

Alloncle Marion, Laurendeau Aurore, Shible Hussein, Maufroy Emeline, Burlot Remy, Biserta Coline, Lopez Sofia, Beauval Céline, Saurel Jean-Marie, Foix Océane, Kotha Sreeram Reddy, Bertil Didier, Corbeau Jordane, Gonzalez O’leary, Hoste-Colomer Roser, Jomard Hervé, Lemoine Anne, Mariniere Judith, Mazzotti Stephane, Philippon Mélody, Roulle Agathe, Satriano Claudio. Evaluation of Ground-Motion Models for Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment in the French Lesser Antilles Using a New Regional Strong-Motion Database. 06 September 2026.

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