World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
37
Citations
5211
World Ranking
6854
National Ranking
529

Overview

Elvira Astafyeva is affiliated with the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris in France. Their research primarily spans the fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences as well as Physics and Astronomy, with significant contributions to geophysics and related subfields.

The scientist has conducted extensive research on ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, earthquake detection and analysis, and earthquake and tectonic studies. Other areas of focus include GNSS positioning and interference, solar and space plasma dynamics, geophysics and gravity measurements, and seismic waves and analysis.

Elvira Astafyeva's recent published papers include the following:

  • "Atmospheric waves and global seismoacoustic observations of the January 2022 Hunga eruption, Tonga" (2022, Science)
  • "The 15 January 2022 Hunga Tonga Eruption History as Inferred From Ionospheric Observations" (2022, Geophysical Research Letters)
  • "Unprecedented Hemispheric Asymmetries During a Surprise Ionospheric Storm: A Game of Drivers" (2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)
  • "Ionospheric Disturbances and Irregularities During the 25-26 August 2018 Geomagnetic Storm" (2021, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)
  • "The 6 February 2023 Türkiye Earthquake Sequence as Detected in the Ionosphere" (2023, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)

Their frequent coauthors are Boris Maletckii, E. A. Kherani, Lucie Rolland, Edhah Munaibari, and Saul A. Sanchez.

Publication venues where Elvira Astafyeva has frequently contributed include:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • Scientific Reports
  • Science
  • Geophysical Journal International

The scientist's work spans important subfields such as geophysics, astronomy and astrophysics, aerospace engineering, oceanography, and artificial intelligence as applied within earth and space sciences.

Best Publications

  • Atmospheric waves and global seismoacoustic observations of the January 2022 Hunga eruption, Tonga

    Unknown

  • Ionospheric response to the 2015 St. Patrick's Day storm: A global multi‐instrumental overview

    Elvira Astafyeva;Irina Zakharenkova;Matthias Förster

  • Ionospheric Detection of Natural Hazards

    Elvira Astafyeva

  • The 15 January 2022 Hunga Tonga Eruption History as Inferred From Ionospheric Observations

    Unknown

  • The resonant response of the ionosphere imaged after the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake

    Lucie M. Rolland;Philippe Lognonné;Elvira Astafyeva;E. Alam Kherani

  • A review of GPS/GLONASS studies of the ionospheric response to natural and anthropogenic processes and phenomena

    Edward L. Afraimovich;Elvira I. Astafyeva;Vladislav V. Demyanov;Ilya K. Edemskiy

  • Two-mode long-distance propagation of coseismic ionosphere disturbances

    Elvira Astafyeva;Elvira Astafyeva;Kosuke Heki;Vladislav Kiryushkin;Edward Afraimovich

  • Imaging and modeling the ionospheric airglow response over Hawaii to the tsunami generated by the Tohoku earthquake of 11 March 2011

    J J Makela;P Lognonne;H Hebert;T Gehrels

  • Ionospheric response to earthquakes of different magnitudes: Larger quakes perturb the ionosphere stronger and longer

    E Astafyeva;S Shalimov;E Olshanskaya;P Lognonné

  • Geomagnetic storms, super‐storms, and their impacts on GPS‐based navigation systems

    E. Astafyeva;Yu. Yasyukevich;A. Maksikov;I. Zhivetiev

  • The 6 September 2017 X-Class Solar Flares and Their Impacts on the Ionosphere, GNSS, and HF Radio Wave Propagation.

    Y. Yasyukevich;E. Astafyeva;A. Padokhin;V. Ivanova

  • First ionospheric images of the seismic fault slip on the example of the Tohoku‐oki earthquake

    Elvira Astafyeva;Philippe Lognonné;Lucie Rolland

  • GPS and GLONASS observations of large-scale traveling ionospheric disturbances during the 2015 St. Patrick's Day storm

    Irina Zakharenkova;Elvira Astafyeva;Iurii Cherniak

  • Dependence of waveform of near-field coseismic ionospheric disturbances on focal mechanisms

    Unknown

  • Threshold magnitude for Ionospheric TEC response to earthquakes

    N.P. Perevalova;V.A. Sankov;E.I. Astafyeva;А.S. Zhupityaeva

  • Prompt penetration electric fields and the extreme topside ionospheric response to the June 22–23, 2015 geomagnetic storm as seen by the Swarm constellation

    Elvira Astafyeva;Irina Zakharenkova;Patrick Alken

  • Ionospheric detection and localization of volcano eruptions on the example of the April 2015 Calbuco events

    Ksenia Shults;Elvira Astafyeva;Sévan Adourian

  • TEC anomalies—Local TEC changes prior to earthquakes or TEC response to solar and geomagnetic activity changes?

    Unknown

  • Global Ionospheric and Thermospheric Effects of the June 2015 Geomagnetic Disturbances : Multi-Instrumental Observations and Modeling

    E Astafyeva;I Zakharenkova;J. D. Huba;E.N. Doornbos

  • Long-distance traveling ionospheric disturbances caused by the great Sumatra-Andaman earthquake on 26 December 2004

    Elvira I. Astafyeva;Edward L. Afraimovich

  • TEC response to the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake in comparison with other strong earthquakes

    E. L. Afraimovich;Feng Ding;V. V. Kiryushkin;E. I. Astafyeva

  • Study of the Equatorial and Low-Latitude Electrodynamic and Ionospheric Disturbances During the 22-23 June 2015 Geomagnetic Storm Using Ground-Based and Spaceborne Techniques

    E. Astafyeva;I. Zakharenkova;K. Hozumi;P. Alken

  • Modelling of the total electronic content and magnetic field anomalies generated by the 2011 Tohoku-Oki tsunami and associated acoustic-gravity waves

    E. A. Kherani;Ph. Lognonné;H. Hébert;L. Rolland

  • Vertical TEC over seismically active region during low solar activity

    Elvira Astafyeva;Kosuke Heki

  • Strike-slip earthquakes can also be detected in the ionosphere,

    Elvira Astafyeva;Lucie M. Rolland;Anthony Sladen

Frequent Co-Authors

Irina Zakharenkova
Irina Zakharenkova Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris
Philippe Lognonné
Philippe Lognonné Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris
Jonathan J. Makela
Jonathan J. Makela University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Eelco Doornbos
Eelco Doornbos Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
E. R. de Paula
E. R. de Paula National Institute for Space Research
Attila Komjathy
Attila Komjathy California Institute of Technology
Anthony Sladen
Anthony Sladen Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Dimitri Komatitsch
Dimitri Komatitsch Aix-Marseille University
J. D. Huba
J. D. Huba United States Naval Research Laboratory
Michael C. Kelley
Michael C. Kelley Cornell University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Earth Science can lead to diverse career opportunities that often overlap with fields requiring strong analytical and research skills. For those interested in combining creativity with science, pursuing an online MFA creative writing can enhance communication skills, critical for environmental advocacy and science communication roles.

Career advancement in Earth Science may also benefit from management expertise. Programs like the best online master degree in human resource management can prepare scientists for leadership positions within research institutions or environmental organizations.

Many professionals, including seniors, seek streamlined educational options to pivot careers or deepen knowledge. Flexible one year degree programs for seniors offer accelerated pathways that can complement ongoing professional development in Earth Science fields.

Additionally, knowledge management and data organization are crucial in Earth Science research. Pursuing an mlis ala accredited programs equips students with skills in information science, supporting efficient access and management of environmental data archives.

Best Scientists Citing Elvira Astafyeva

Trending Scientists