Proceedings of the Geologists' Association

Aims & Scope

The Proceedings of the Geologists' Association is an international geoscience journal that was founded in 1859 and publishes research and review papers on all aspects of Earth Science.

In particular, papers will focus on the geology of northwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, including both the onshore and offshore record.

Following a long tradition, the PGA will focus on: i) a range of article types (see below) on topics of wide relevance to Earth Sciences ii) papers on aspects of Earth Science that have societal relevance including geoconservation and Earth management, iii) papers on palaeoenvironments and palaeontology of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic, iv) papers on aspects of Quaternary geology and climate change, and v) papers on the history of geology with particular reference to individuals that have shaped the subject.

These topics will also steer the content of the themes of the Special Issues that are published in the PGA.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.391

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

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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.

• Quantification of geodiversity and its loss

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Dmitry A.

• Geodiversity and the ecosystem approach: the contribution of geoscience in delivering integrated environmental management

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Murray, John E., Eleanor J.

• Geodiversity: developing the paradigm

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Murray

• The petrology of the Chalk

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Jake M.

• The description of folds

  Citation: 195

  Authors: M.J.

• Recent developments in Carboniferous geology: a critical review with implications for the British Isles and N.W. Europe

  Citation: 148

  Authors: M.R.

• The stratigraphy of the Actinocamax plenus Subzone (Turonian) in the Anglo-Paris Basin

  Citation: 147

  Authors: R.P.S.

• Stratigraphy of the upper cretaceous white chalk of Sussex

  Citation: 144

  Authors: R.N.

• The disposal of radioactive wastes underground

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Neil, Alan

• Quaternary fluvial archives and landscape evolution: a global synthesis

  Citation: 133

  Authors: David R., Rob

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