Pure and Applied Geophysics

Aims & Scope

pure and applied geophysics (pageoph), a continuation of the journal "Geofisica pura e applicata", publishes original scientific contributions in the fields of solid Earth, atmospheric and oceanic sciences.

Regular and special issues feature thought-provoking reports on active areas of current research and state-of-the-art surveys.

Long running journal, founded in 1939 as Geofisica pura e applicata Publishes peer-reviewed original scientific contributions and state-of-the-art surveys in solid earth and atmospheric sciences Features thought-provoking reports on active areas of current research and is a major source for publications on tsunami research Coverage extends to research topics in oceanic sciences See Instructions for Authors on the right hand side.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.506

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	108

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11464

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1606

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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.

• Friction of rocks

  Citation: 3208

  Authors: J.

• Simulation of Ground Motion Using the Stochastic Method

  Citation: 1156

  Authors: D. M.

• Estimation of the size of earthquake preparation zones

  Citation: 947

  Authors: I. P., S. I., V. I.

• Time-dependent friction and the mechanics of stick-slip

  Citation: 938

  Authors: James H.

• Direct observation of frictional contacts: New insights for state-dependent properties

  Citation: 750

  Authors: James H., Brian D.

• A new dissipation model based on memory mechanism

  Citation: 729

  Authors: M., F.

• The damage mechanics of brittle solids in compression

  Citation: 608

  Authors: M. F., C. G.

• Implications for mechanical properties of brittle faults from observations of the Punchbowl fault zone, California

  Citation: 557

  Authors: F. M., J. M.

• Laboratory measurement of compaction-induced permeability change in porous rocks: Implications for the generation and maintenance of pore pressure excess in the crust

  Citation: 551

  Authors: Christian, Teng-Fong, Wenlu, Jiaxiang

• Characterization of Fault Zones

  Citation: 538

  Authors: Y., C. G.

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