# Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics

> research institute in Hungary

**Wikidata**: [Q1567161](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1567161)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hungarian-institute-of-geology-and-geophysics

## Summary
The Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics was a Hungarian research institute located in Budapest, founded in April 2012 and replaced by the Mining and Geological Survey of Hungary in July 2017. It focused on geological and geophysical research within Hungary.

## Key Facts
- **Inception Date:** 2012-04-01
- **Replacement Date:** Replaced by the Mining and Geological Survey of Hungary on 2017-07-01
- **Location:** Budapest, Hungary (Coordinates: Lat 47.5056719, Lon 19.097524; Lat 47.505678, Lon 19.097514)
- **Headquarters Address:** Stefánia út 14., Budapest 1143, Hungary
- **Country:** Hungary
- **Instance Of:** Research Institute
- **Director/Manager:** Tamás Fancsik
- **Website:** http://www.mfgi.hu
- **Part Of Ödön Lechner's Architecture:** Its building is part of Ödön Lechner’s independent pre-modern architecture.
- **UNESCO Heritage Designation:** Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008-05-26.
- **EU VAT Number:** HU15303718
- **Hungarian Public Body ID:** 303718

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics founded?
A: It was founded on 2012-04-01.

### Q: When and by what organization was the Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics replaced?
A: It was replaced by the Mining and Geological Survey of Hungary on 2017-07-01.

### Q: Where was the Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics located?
A: It was located in Budapest, Hungary, specifically at Stefánia út 14., Budapest 1143 (Coordinates: Lat 47.505678, Lon 19.097514).

### Q: What was the primary focus of the Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics?
A: It was a research institute whose primary purpose was geology and geophysics research in Hungary.

### Q: Is the institute's building architecturally significant?
A: Yes, its building is recognized as part of Ödön Lechner’s independent pre-modern architecture and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

## Why It Matters
The Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics served as a dedicated national center for geological and geophysical research within Hungary during its operational period (2012-2017). Its work contributed to understanding Hungary's subsurface geology, natural resources, and potential hazards. The institute operated from a historically significant building integrated into the UNESCO World Heritage Site, linking its modern scientific mission with the country's architectural heritage. Its replacement by the Mining and Geological Survey of Hungary marks a consolidation of geological expertise under a single entity, continuing the essential scientific work it began.

## Notable For
*   **UNESCO Heritage Site:** Its building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated since 2008.
*   **Architectural Style:** Housed in a building representing Ödön Lechner's distinctive independent pre-modern architectural style.
*   **Short Operational Span:** Had a relatively short existence as an independent institute (2012-2017) before being absorbed into a larger entity.

## Body
### Basic Information
*   **Entity Name:** Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics
*   **Class:** Research Institute
*   **Country:** Hungary
*   **Founded:** 2012-04-01
*   **Replaced By:** Mining and Geological Survey of Hungary (replaced on 2017-07-01)
*   **Previous Entities:** Replaced the Geological Museum of Budapest and Geofizikai Intézet.
*   **Director/Manager:** Tamás Fancsik

### Location
*   **City:** Budapest
*   **Address:** Stefánia út 14., Budapest 1143, Hungary
*   **Coordinates:** 
    *   Latitude: 47.5056719, Longitude: 19.097524
    *   Latitude: 47.505678, Longitude: 19.097514
*   **GRID ID:** grid.452127.7

### Administrative & Identifiers
*   **Website:** http://www.mfgi.hu
*   **Hungarian Public Body ID:** 303718
*   **EU VAT Number:** HU15303718
*   **EU Participant Identification Code:** 998027472
*   ** VIAF ID:** 259728626
*   **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11h1v4s26
*   **Museum Digital ID:** 87359
*   **Wikipedia Languages:** French (fr), Hungarian (hu)
*   **Sitelink Count:** 2

### Heritage & Architecture
*   **Heritage Designation:** Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Designated: 2008-05-26).
*   **Architectural Style:** Part of Ödön Lechner’s independent pre-modern architecture.

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