List of geophysical Societies

Society of Exploration Geophysicists - SEG Read about SEG
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Founded in 1930, SEG provides information, tools, and resources vital to: Advancing the science of exploration geophysics Supporting humanitarian efforts Accelerating geophysical innovation Inspiring the geophysicists of today and tomorrow, SEG s long-standing tradition of excellence in education, professional development, new business generation, and engagement cultivates a unique community platform that encourages collaboration and thought leadership for the advancement of geophysical science around the world. Headquartered in Tulsa, OK and with regional offices in Dubai, UAE and Beijing, China, SEG is a global society dedicated to enhancing the present and future of applied geophysics. Embracing a mission of connecting the world of applied geophysics, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a not-for-profit organization supporting 27,000 members from 128 countries.

European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) Read about EAGE
The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers is a global professional, not-for-profit association for geoscientists and engineers with approximately 19,000 members worldwide. It provides a global network of commercial and academic professionals to all members. The association is truly multi-disciplinary and international in form and pursuits. All members of EAGE are professionally involved in (or studying) geophysics, petroleum exploration, geology, reservoir engineering, mining and mineral exploration, civil engineering, tunneling and environmental matters. EAGE operates two divisions: the Oil & Gas Geoscience Division and the Near Surface Geoscience Division. EAGEs Head Office is located in the Netherlands and has Regional Offices in Houten (Europe Office), Moscow (Russia & CIS Office), Dubai (Middle East Office), Kuala Lumpur (Asia Pacific Office) and Bogota (Americas Office).

EEGS - Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society Read about EEGS
Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (U.S.A.) EEGS is an applied scientific organization founded in 1992. The mission is to promote the science of geophysics especially as it is applied to environmental and engineering problems; to foster common scientific interests of geophysicists and their colleagues in other related sciences and engineering; to maintain a high professional standing among its members; and to promote fellowship and cooperation among persons interested in the science.

American Geophysical Union AGU Read about AGU
American Geophysical Union (U.S.A.), which was established in 1919 by the National Research Council and for more than 50 years operated as an unincorporated affiliate of the National Academy of Sciences, is now a nonprofit corporation chartered under the laws of the District of Columbia. The Union is dedicated to the furtherance of the geophysical sciences through the individual efforts of its members and in cooperation with other national and international scientific organizations.

European Geosciences Union (Europe) (EGU) Read about EGU
European Geosciences Union (Europe) (EGU), founded in 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the European Union of Geosciences (EUG), is a dynamic, innovative, and interdisciplinary learned association devoted to the promotion of: the sciences of the Earth and its environment and of planetary and space sciences; cooperation between scientists.

Royal Astronomical Society (U.K.) Read about RAS
Royal Astronomical Society (U.K.) founded in 1820, encourages and promotes the study of astronomy, solar-system science, geophysics and closely related branches of science.

British Geophysical Association Read about BGA
British Geophysical Association (UK) is a Joint Association of the Geological Society of London and the Royal Astronomical Society. The aims of the British Geophysical Association are to promote the subject of geophysics, and particularly to strengthen the relationship between geology and geophysics in the UK, by holding meetings and courses, by encouraging the publication of the results of research, and by such other means as are deemed appropriate to an Association by the parent Societies.

Near Surface Geophysics Group Read about NSGG
Near Surface Geophysics Group (UK) Group Aims: To advance, encourage and support the study and practice of near-surface geophysics, predominantly restricted to depths of investigation down to 500m.

Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Read about CSEG
The Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, CSEG was established in 1949, and today hosts approximately 1,800 members. An estimated 60% of our members are geophysicists actively involved in hydrocarbon exploration. Others are academics, geologists, technical specialists, field specialists and other interested industry personnel. The objective of the Society is to promote the science of geophysics, especially as it applies to exploration, and to promote fellowship and co-operation among those persons interested in geophysical prospecting. The CSEG is associated, as a local section, with the SEG - Society of Exploration Geophysicists - headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma- Activities of the CSEG are primarily directed toward the exchange of technical information.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta Read about APEGA
Created in 1920, The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta on behalf of the Government of Alberta through the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act. Applicants and companies that meet APEGA's standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practise and use reserved titles and designations.

the Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Read about ASEG
The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, ASEG, is a non-profit company founded in 1970. (ASEG) is a learned society of approximately 1,200 members, embracing professional earth scientists specializing in the practical application of the principles of physics and mathemat-ics to solve problems in a broad range of geological situations. Its aims are: to promote the science of geophysics, and specifically exploration geophysics, throughout Australia; to foster fellowship and co-operation between geophysicists; to encourage closer understanding and cooperation with other earth scientists; to assist in design and teaching of courses in geophysics and to sponsor student sections where appropriate.

American Geophysical Union Read about AGU
American Geophysical Union AGUs strategic plan sets the direction for the organization and drives the work of the Board, Council, other volunteers and staff. The strategic plan was developed by members and approved in 2010. Each Board and Council agenda item is linked to the strategic plan, and the strategic plan is supported by AGUs annual budget and operating plan approved by the Board of Directors. AGUs strategic plan includes our mission and core values, our vision and envisioned future, and four strategic goals, supported by 28 strategic objectives. In 2010, member and staff leaders identified the eight top priority objectives of the plan. Each year, AGU publishes an annual report outlining how the strategic plan is being implemented.


Canadian Geophysical Union Read about CGU
The Canadian Geophysical Union On October 24, 1945, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) convened the first meeting of an Associate Committee to advise it on the needs of geophysics, with J. Tuzo Wilson as the Committee Chair. In 1946, this committee was amalgamated with the Canadian Committee for the IUGG to form the Associate Committee of Geodesy and Geophysics (ACGG) of the NRC, with activities of Canadian geophysicists coordinated by a number of ACGG subcommittees. In 1974, the ACGG was replaced by a professional society called The Canadian Geophysical Union, a joined Division of the Geological Association of Canada (GAC) and the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP); J.T. Wilson was its first president. The Canadian Geophysical Union became an inde-pendent organization in 1988, but geophysicists can still join us through CAP or the Geophys-ics Division of GAC.


Edinburgh Geological Society Read about EGS
EGS Edinburgh Geophysical Society is one of the UK's foremost geological societies. We organise a full and varied programme of excursions and lectures that bring together everyone from complete begin-ners to professional geologists interested in exploring the geology of Scotland and beyond.


International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics Read about IUGG
IUGG International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) is the international organization dedicated to advancing, promoting, and communicating knowledge of the Earth system, its space envi-ronment, and the dynamical processes causing change.



International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior Read about IASPEI
The International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior (IASPEI). The Association Internationale de Seismologie was created in Strasbourg, 1903. At the first IUGG General Assembly (Rome, 1922), it became one of the constituent Sections of the Union. It took its present name at the IX IUGG General Assembly (Bruxelles, 1951).


Balkan Geophysical Society Read about BGS
The Balkan Geophysical Society is the collaboration of Albanian Geophysical Society, Bulgar-ian Geophysical Society, Hellenic Geophysical Union, Association of Hungarian Geophysicists, Romanian Society of Geophysics, The Chamber of Geophysical Engineers of Turkey and Association of Geophysicists of Serbia.


The Seismological Society of America Read about soc
The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and its applications in under-standing and mitigating earthquake hazards and in imaging the structure of the earth.


Geophysical Society of Houston Read about soc
Geophysical Society of Houston (USA) was formed in 1947 to pro-mote the science and profession of geophysics, and to foster fellowship and cooperation among all persons interested in geophysics.


The Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain Read about soc
The Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain was established in 1964 by a group of like-minded professionals keen to create a community of geoscientists for networking and shar-ing ideas. The Geophysics Special Interest Group SIG of the PESGB exists to promote the un-derstanding and exchange of knowledge within the Society's membership of all aspects of surface and subsurface geophysical methods including seismic, gravity, magnetic and electromagnetic. Approximately thirty six percent of the Societies membership are geophysicists. SIG aims to hold where possible an annual seminar to serve these needs and interests.