Journal of Geology

Aims & Scope

One of the oldest journals in geology, The Journal of Geology has since 1893 promoted the systematic philosophical and fundamental study of geology.

The Journal publishes original research across a broad range of subfields in geology, including geophysics, geochemistry, sedimentology, geomorphology, petrology, plate tectonics, volcanology, structural geology, mineralogy, and planetary sciences.

Many of its articles have wide appeal for geologists, present research of topical relevance, and offer new geological insights through the application of innovative approaches and methods.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11863

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	106

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.486

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	118

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Scale of Grade and Class Terms for Clastic Sediments

  Citation: 4411

  Authors: Chester K.

• World-Wide Delivery of River Sediment to the Oceans

  Citation: 2921

  Authors: John D., Robert H.

• Geomorphic/Tectonic Control of Sediment Discharge to the Ocean: The Importance of Small Mountainous Rivers

  Citation: 2777

  Authors: John D., James P. M.

• Empirical Correction Factors for the Electron Microanalysis of Silicates and Oxides

  Citation: 1516

  Authors: A. E., A. L.

• Magnitude and Frequency of Forces in Geomorphic Processes

  Citation: 1428

  Authors: M. Gordon, John P.

• Plate Tectonics and Geochemical Composition of Sandstones

  Citation: 1399

  Authors: Mukul R.

• Determination of Tectonic Setting of Sandstone-Mudstone Suites Using SiO₂ Content and K₂O/Na₂O Ratio

  Citation: 1373

  Authors: B. P., R. J.

• Weathering and Global Denudation

  Citation: 1322

  Authors: Scott M.

• Pleistocene Temperatures

  Citation: 1315

  Authors: Cesare

• Strontium Isotope Stratigraphy: LOWESS Version 3: Best Fit to the Marine Sr‐Isotope Curve for 0–509 Ma and Accompanying Look‐up Table for Deriving Numerical Age

  Citation: 1189

  Authors: J. M., R. J., T. R.

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