IRIS provides management of, and access to, observed and derived data for the global earth science community.
This includes ground motion, atmospheric, infrasonic, hydrological, and hydroacoustic data.
Our mission is to advance awareness and understanding of seismology and earth science while inspiring careers in geophysics.
IRIS staff and subawardees oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of seismic networks and related data facilities utilized by a wide sector of the earth science community.
IRIS consists of three directorates: Instrumentation Services (IS), Data Services (DS), and Education & Public Outreach (EPO). Each directorate consists of various programs listed to the right.
IRIS has multiple online tools that allow you to learn about global and regional seismicity.
IRIS is a consortium of over 120 US universities dedicated to the operation of science facilities for the acquisition, management, and distribution of seismological data.
IRIS is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Delaware with its primary headquarters office located in Washington, DC. IRIS is governed according to By-laws.
IRIS offers a variety of resources for the seismological community and general public including online interactive materials, regular newsletters, brochures, webinars, past event materials. We also offer digital copies of our proposals and reviews for download.
