Association of Hungarian Geophysicists

On 27^th April  1954 the Association was founded by  about 200 scientists from a number of different fields, of which mainly included geophysicists, geologists, hydrologists, surveyors, mathematicians, physicists and meteorologists.  Earth sciences have an long history and distinguished tradition in Hungary. The Hungarian Geological Society was established as early as in 1849. The Association of Hungarian geophysicists, is basically a corporate body within a scientific society. It is a member of the Federation of Technical and Scientific Societies. The Association of Hungarian Geophysicists represents experts of various fields of geophysics and related sciences; and hereby serves the professional interests of its members. It prepares presentations, seminars, conferences and discussions; issues the professional journal Magyar Geofizikz, organizes contests to solve technical and scientific problems; elaborates opinions given by experts to the layman; accepts commissions; cooperates with technical and scientific associations and other organizations, and with geophysical departments of universities at home country and also abroad; it presents awards for outstanding work and establishes foundations.The Association pocessess three categories of members which are: regular, corporate and honorary members. Regular and honorary members may be Hungarian or foreign citizens.The governing bodies of the Association are elected at the General Meeting of the Council.The Association of Hungarian Geophysicists decided at its 1990 Meeting to establish the Foundation for Hungarian Geophysicists and elected its first Advisory Board for 3 years. The foundation has been started with a moderate initial capital of 300000 HUF, which has by now increased to more than 12 million and it is open for everybody. The primary aim of this Foundation is to help provide financial support for junior geophysicists and retired members of the Association.