Surveys in Geophysics

Aims & Scope

Surveys in Geophysics publishes refereed review articles on the physical, chemical and biological processes occurring within the Earth, on its surface, in its atmosphere and in the near-Earth space environment, including relations with other bodies in the solar system.

Observations, their interpretation, theory and modelling are covered in papers dealing with any of the Earth and space sciences.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.1
2024	4.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.519

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	106

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2333

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1044

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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.

• Sea-Level Rise from the Late 19th to the Early 21st Century

  Citation: 1159

  Authors: John A., Neil J.

• Estimating Land Surface Evaporation: A Review of Methods Using Remotely Sensed Surface Temperature Data

  Citation: 937

  Authors: Jetse D., Tim R., Matthew F.

• Investigating Landslides Caused by Earthquakes – A Historical Review

  Citation: 612

  Authors: David K.

• Effects of Arctic Sea Ice Decline on Weather and Climate: A Review

  Citation: 601

  Authors: Timo

• North Atlantic Oscillation – Concepts And Studies

  Citation: 555

  Authors: Heinz, Stefan, Carlo, Dimitrios, Jürg, Christoph, David B., Eleni

• A decade of the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN): scientific achievements, new techniques and future directions

  Citation: 482

  Authors: G., M., S. E., M. P., W. A., A., K. A., J. M., T. K., P. L., R. A., T., M., J. P. S., N., G. J., J.-P., A. D. M.

• Quantifying Vegetation Biophysical Variables from Imaging Spectroscopy Data: A Review on Retrieval Methods

  Citation: 382

  Authors: Jochem, Zbyněk, Christiaan, Gustau, Jean-Philippe, Philip, Peter, Jose

• The SWOT Mission and Its Capabilities for Land Hydrology

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Sylvain, Dennis P., Tamlin M.

• Review of the Different Sources of Uncertainty in Single Polarization Radar-Based Estimates of Rainfall

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Gabriele, Witold F.

• Extraterrestrial Organic Compounds in Meteorites

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Oliver, Jeffrey L.

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