FUNCTIONS AND TASKS
• To observe and investigate geophysics; to manage the national seismological network
• To study the geophysical fields in Vietnam
• To study the structure, geodynamics and evolution of the Earth
• To apply geophysical methods to sound mineral resources
• To train PhD’s in Geophysics
ACTIVITIES
• Managing the National Geophysical Network and building a complete and accurate geophysical database
• Studying seismic activity in Vietnam
• Studying geophysical fields in Vietnam and adjacent areas
• Evaluating mineral resources and the environment
• Performing hazard assessment and mitigation of possible natural disaster