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Our history

The Geophysical Institute was established in 1917, by proposition of Professor Bjørn Helland Hansen. The GFI continued the research of Bergen Museum(established in 1825) and of the Biological Station(established in 1892).

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Ellen Viste

Who were they?

Vilhelm Bjerknes is considered to be one of the most influential Norwegian scientists. But who was he? Find out more about Bjerknes and other Bergen meteorologists and oceanographers.

06.01.2009