synonymAmerican Geophysical Union(American Geophysical Union) generally refers to the American Geophysical Society
American Geophysical UnionAGU, YesU.S.AaboutgeophysicsAcademic research organizations in the field.It was founded in 1919 asNational Academy of SciencesA branch of the National Research Council, it operated independently until 1972.The American Geophysical Society is an international non-profit research institution with more than 58000 members from 135 countries around the world.[1]
The American Geophysical Society wasNational Academy of SciencesIt is now an independent non-profit academic organization with 58000 members.It is committed to promoting the development of geophysical science through the efforts of its members and cooperation with other scientific organizations, and to achieving its goals by publishing scientific journals, holding scientific conferences and various educational and scientific activities.[3]
Through publishing scientific journals, holding conferences, e-mail, newspapers, various activities of the Science and Technology Commission and a large number of online data information and other services, the Association is committed to promoting the further development of earth physical science by combining the personal efforts of its members and cooperation with other countries and international scientific organizations.