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International Geophysical Year

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International Geophysical Year

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Geophysical Year Begins (1957)

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Expert insight - Jean Jouzel- International Geophysical Year

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SCIENTIFIC SECTION - INTERNATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL YEAR

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World Geophysical year (1957)

The International Geophysical Year was an international scientific project that lasted from July 1, 1957, to December 31, 1958. It marked the end of a long period during the Cold War when scientific interchange between East and West had been seriously interrupted. Sixty-seven countries participated in IGY projects, although one notable exception was the mainland People's Republic of China, which was protesting against the participation of the Republic of China (Taiwan). East and West agreed to nominate the Belgian Marcel Nicolet as secretary general of the associated international organization.