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Earth and Planetary Sciences Journals from Elsevier
We publish more than 50 journals covering the
entire field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, edited
by the best minds in your subject area. Many of
these journals are key titles, including:
Atmospheric Environment
Chemical Geology
Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Earth Science Reviews
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
Icarus
Precambrian Research
Quaternary Science Reviews
We also publish many specialized journals, often

on behalf of or in association with prestigious
societies, such as:
Applied Geochemistry
Computers & Geosciences
Gondwana Research
Polar Science
Proceedings of the Geologists' Association
Quaternary International
Quaternary Research
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Atmospheric Sciences
Geochemistry
Geology
Geophysics
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Petroleum Sciences
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Planetary Sciences
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Procedia / Related Journals
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Top Quality Journals Covering the Entire

Field of Earth and Planetary Sciences
For over 60 years, Elsevier has been a leading publisher of Earth and Planetary Sciences, publishing highly
respected journals in the field, including prestigious society titles. By delivering first class information and
innovative tools, we continue to refine our portfolio to serve the research need of educators, researchers
and students worldwide.
We are proud to play an integral part within the Earth and Planetary Sciences community and to
participate in the advancement of this field.
All our journals are available online via SciVerse ScienceDirect, www.sciencedirect.com, the essential
information resource for over 14 million scientists worldwide.
For full aims and scope, to submit your articles or to subscribe, please visit the journal homepages.
For full aims and scope, to submit your article or subscribe, visit the journal homepages.
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About Elsevier Conferences

Elsevier has been running conferences internationally for over 20 years in conjunction
with a number of worldwide committees and societies. Our conferences provide
delegates with access to the most up-to-date and authoritative knowledge in their
subject area and an exceptional networking opportunity. To get the latest information
about conferences visit the Elsevier conference website at www.elsevier.com
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Journal of Aerosol Science
Publishes scientific papers (research papers, review

articles, letters and notes) dealing with the part of
the atmosphere where meteorological events
occur. Attention is given to all processes extending
from the earth surface to the tropopause.
The aim of the journal is to encourage the

submission of original well documented papers on
all aspects of basic or applied aerosol research.
Areas covered include: Gas-particle interactions,
transport and mixing, aerosol-cloud interactions,
particles and climate, lung deposition, drug
delivery, radioactive aerosols, basic aerosol physics
and chemistry, instruments and measurement.
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M. Choi, Seoul National University (SNU), South Korea
E. J. Davis, University of Washington, USA
G. Kasper, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT),
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12 issues per year, ISSN: 0021-8502
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The journal annually publishes more than 800 peer-reviewed scientific papers in a broad
range of Atmospheric fields and involves close to 2500 scientists in this process.
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Editor-in-Chief:
J. L. Sanchez, Universidad de Len, Spain
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C. K. Chan, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology,
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forefront of publishing high quality research in

the field of air pollution and its societal
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Publishes papers on all aspects of human

interaction with the atmospheric environment,
including administrative, economic and political
considerations. One of the oldest established
journals in the field. Its high reputation is reflected
in the frequency of references to it.
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Elsevier Articles on SciVerse ScienceDirect and
datasets accessible at the EarthChem Portal are
now bi-directionally connected!
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as the titles that will be included, go to:
www.earthchem.org/news_elsevier
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on facebook. Become a fan and interact with
people from all over the world who have an
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The journal also is home to the Haagen-Smit Prize, an annual award designed to
recognize outstanding papers published in Atmospheric Environment. For more
information on the prize, go to the journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/aea
Lithos
Ore Geology Reviews

Familiarizes earth scientists with recent advances
in a number of interconnected disciplines related
to the study of, and search for, ore deposits.
Chemical Geology
Publishes high-quality, original research papers on

mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry, emphasizing
the application of mineralogy and geochemistry to
petrogenetic problems.
An international journal that publishes original

research papers on the isotopic and elemental
geochemistry and geochronology of the Earth.
Editors-in-Chief:
A. Kerr, Cardiff University, UK
G. Nelson Eby, University of Massachusetts at Lowell, USA
M. Scambelluri, Universit degli Studi di Genova, Italy
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F. Bargaya, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Executive Editor:
R. Fuge, Aberystwyth University, UK
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An international journal devoted to original research

papers in geochemistry which have some practical
application to an aspect of human endeavour, such as
the search for resources, their upgrading, preservation
of the environment, agriculture and health.
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An international publication medium for research

papers, reviews, and resource and technical notes
in the field of applied clay science and technology
in a broad sense.
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Applied Clay Science
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Executive Editor:
M. Norman, The Australian National University, Australia
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Editors-in-Chief:
R. A. Ayuso, US Geological Survey (USGS), USA
B. De Vivo, Universit di Napoli Federico II, Italy
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Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta publishes research

papers in a wide range of subjects in terrestrial
geochemistry, meteoritics, and planetary geochemistry
that make a significant contribution to the advancement
of the study of the Earth and of the other planets and
smaller bodies in the solar system.
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Covers all aspects of the application of

geochemistry to the exploration and study of
mineral resources and related fields, including the
geochemistry of the environment.
Geochimica et
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J. R. Maxwell, University of Bristol, UK
L. R. Snowdon, Calgary, Canada
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Serves as a medium for the rapid, peer-reviewed

publication of research reports on all phases of
geochemistry in which organic compounds play a major
role including molecular and isotopic geochemistry,
geology, biogeochemistry, environmental geochemistry,
chemical oceanography and hydrology.
Elsevier publishes the two of the top five impact factor

journals within GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS.
Organic Geochemistry
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B. Sherwood Lollar, University of Toronto,Canada
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Y. Ricard, Universit Claude Bernard, France
P. Shearer, University of California at San Diego, USA
T. Spohn, DLR Institut fr Planetenforschung, Germany
L. Stixrude, University College London, UK
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Editors:
T. Elliott, University of Bristol, UK
T. M. Harrison, University of California at Los Angeles, USA
G. M. Henderson, University of Oxford, UK
J. Lynch-Stieglitz, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
B. Marty, Centre de Recherches Petrographiques et
Editors-in-Chief:
U. Brand, Brock University, Canada
D. Dingwell, University of Munich, Germany
J. Fein, University of Notre Dame, USA
C. Koretsky, Western Michigan University, USA
K. Mezger, Universitt Bern Switzerland
L. Reisberg, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
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Since its first appearance in 1966, the journal has built up

an enviable reputation. Its successful formula of
presenting high-quality research articles with minimal
delay has made it one of the most important sources of
information in its field.
Editor-in-Chief:
F. M. Pirajno, University of Western Australia, Australia
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Earth & Planetary Science Letters
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Marine Geology
An international journal aimed to promote high

quality research publications on all topics related
to solid Earth, particularly with reference to the
origin and evolution of continents, continental
assemblies and their resources.
Reports on developments in the fields of marine

geology, geochemistry and geophysics.
Managing Editors:
A. Chin, University of Colorado Denver, USA
M. F. J. Flower, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), USA
A. D. Miall, University of Toronto, Canada
G. F. Panza, Universit degli Studi di Trieste, Italy
M. Strecker, Universitt Potsdam, Germany
E. S. Takle, Iowa State University, USA
P. B. Wignall, University of Leeds, UK
Editors-in-Chief:
G. B. Crosta, Universit degli Studi di Milano, Italy
C. H. Juang, Clemson University, USA
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M. Santosh, China University of Geosciences, China
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Editors-in-Chief:
G. J. de Lange, Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands
D. J. Piper, Geological Survey of Canada, Canada
J. T. Wells, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, USA
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P. A. Pirazzoli, Paris, France
An international medium for the publication of

original studies, case histories, and comprehensive
reviews in the field of engineering geology.
Included are all geological studies that can be
relevant to engineering, environmental concerns
and safety.
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Engineering Geology
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S. A. P. L. Cloetingh, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
T. M. Cronin, USGS National Center, USA
K. McGuffie, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
H. Oberhnsli, Leibnitz Institute at the Humboldt
Publishes review papers of all aspects of Earth

Sciences or treatises on an expanding Earth
Sciences subject. Covering a much wider field than
the usual specialist journals, it allows the reader to
see his particular interest related to the earth
sciences as a whole.
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Gives a multidisciplinary view of the causes,

processes and limits of variability in planetary
change. The journal focuses on the record of
change in earth history and the analysis and
prediction of recent and future changes.
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Editors-in-Chief:
R. A. Marston, Kansas State University, USA
T. Oguchi, University of Tokyo, Japan
A. Plater, University of Liverpool, UK
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An international journal for the publication of

original contributions in the fields of: modelling of
landforms, landform studies on all scales,
extraterrestrial landforms, geomorphological
processes, applied geomorphology, tectonic
geomorphology and climatological geomorphology.
www.elsevier.com/locate/coldregions
Cretaceous Research provides a forum for the

rapid publication of research on all aspects of the
Cretaceous Period, including its boundaries with
the Jurassic and Tertiary.
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Editors:
D. J. Horne, Queen Mary, University of London,UK
J. W. M. Jagt, Natuurhistorisch Museum, The Netherlands
C. J. Wood, Scops Geological Services Ltd., UK
Editor-in-Chief:
G. W. Timco, National Research Council of Canada, Canada
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Deals with the scientific and technical problems of

cold environments, including both natural and
artificial environments. The primary concern is with
problems related to the freezing of water, and
especially with the many forms of ice, snow and
frozen ground.
Cretaceous Research
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Palaeogeography,
Palaeoclimatology,
Palaeoecology
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Editor-in-Chief:
N. R. Catto, Memorial University of Newfoundland,
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This series encompasses the full spectrum of the

physical and natural sciences that are commonly
employed in solving Quaternary problems.
Publishes peer refereed collected research papers
from symposia, workshops and meetings
sponsored by INQUAs Commission, SubCommission and working groups.
www.elsevier.com/locate/jafrearsci
Editors:
D. B. Booth, University of Washington, USA
A. R. Gillespie, University of Washington, USA
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Publishing articles from the numerous disciplines

that contribute to our knowledge of the
Quaternary Period, Quaternary Research: An
Interdisciplinary Journal focuses on studies in the
earth and biological sciences.
Quaternary Research
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Palaeography, Palaeoclimatology,
Palaeoclimatology
13.427
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Paleoceanography
5.517
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Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
3.950
Editor-in-Chief:
B. Jahn, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, ROC
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Editors-in-Chief:
P. G. Eriksson, University of Pretoria, South Africa
S. M. Muhongo, University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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An international interdisciplinary journal devoted to all

aspects of research related to the Earth sciences in
south east and east Asia. Papers include results on
regional geology, economic geology, geochemistry,
petroleum geology, petrology, palaeontology,
geophysics, (seismology, magnetics, electrical and
gravity, structure, tectonics, geomorphology, engineering
geology, Quaternary geology and analysis of
sedimentary basins
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Journal of Asian Earth Sciences
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To find out about all aspects of geological

investigations, especially the search for natural
resources, on the African continent and its once
surrounding Gondwana fragments, the Journal of
African Earth Sciences is your prime source of
information. This international interdisciplinary
journal publishes high quality, peer-reviewed
scientific papers on the regional geology of the
African cratons and the structure of the
surrounding mobile belts; economic geology of
mineral deposits, applied geophysics and
geochemistry; as well as critical analyses of
sedimentary basins in the search for fossil
fuels and water.
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With 13232 total cites in 2011, Palaeography,

Palaeoclimatology Palaeoclimatology is the top cited
journal in the ISI categories Paleontology and Geography,
Physical.
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R. Grn, Australian National University (ANU), Australia
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D. J. Bottjer, University of Southern California (USC), USA
T. Corrge, Universit de Bordeaux 1, France
A. P. Kershaw, Monash University, Australia
F. Surlyk, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
www.elsevier.com/locate/jsames
Quaternary Geochronology is an international

journal devoted to the publication of the highestquality, peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of
dating methods applicable to the Quaternary
Period the last 2.6 million years of Earth history.
Quaternary Geochronology
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Editor-in-Chief:
J. Kellogg, University of South Carolina, USA
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Editors-in-Chief:
R. W. Jordan, Yamagata University, Japan
F. J. Jorissen, Universit dAngers, France
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Provides an international medium for the

publication of scientific work concerned with all
aspects of the Earth sciences in the South
American continent and the surrounding oceans.
Contributions are also accepted from the adjacent
regions of the Caribbean, Central America and the
Antarctic Peninsula.
Publishes results of research in all fields of marine

micropaleontology of the ocean basins and
continents, including paleoceanography, evolution,
ecology and paleoecology, biology and
paleobiology, biochronology, paleoclimatology,
taphonomy, and the systematic relationships of
higher taxa.
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An interdisciplinary forum for the publication of

original studies and comprehensive reviews in the
field of palaeo-environmental geology. It brings
together results from studies in the many different
disciplines involved in palaeo-environmental
investigations.
Journal of South American

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Review of Palaeobotany
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Caters for all aspects of Quaternary Science, and

includes geology, geomorphology, geography,
archaeology, soil science, palaeobotany, palaeontology,
palaeoclimatology and the full range of applicable
dating methods.
Publishing both original studies and

comprehensive reviews, the journal aims to
stimulate wide interdisciplinary cooperation and
understanding among workers in the fields of
palaeobotany and palynology.
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International Journal of
Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
publishes fundamental and applied research,
critical reviews, policy papers and case studies
focusing on multidisciplinary research aiming to
reduce the impact of natural and technological
disasters.
Editor-in-Chief:
D. Alexander, Global Risk Forum DRF Davos, Switzerland
Anthropocene
Anthropocene publishes peer-reviewed works
addressing the nature, scale, and extent of the
influence that people have on Earth landscapes,
oceans, the atmosphere, cryosphere, and
ecosystems, ranging from global phenomena over
geologic eras to single isolated events, and
including changes to the exchanges, linkages, and
feedbacks among the systems
Editor-in-Chief:
A. Chin, UC Denver, USA
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Mineralogy, Russian Federation
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Editor:
N. V. Sobolev, Sobolev Institute of Geology and
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Editors-in-Chief:
B. Jones, University of Alberta, Canada
J. Knight, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
G. J. Weltje, Technische Universiteit Delft, Netherlands
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Encompasses all aspects of research into

sediments and sedimentary rocks, and at all spatial
and temporal scales.
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Editors-in-Chief:
J. Lee, Texas Tech University, USA
T. Zobeck, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USA
Editor-in-Chief:
K. Shibuya, National Institute of Polar Research, Japan
Sedimentary Geology
The journal publishes original reports of theoretical

and methodological nature in the fields of geology,
geophysics, and geochemistry, which contain data
on composition and structure of the Earth's crust
and mantle, describes processes of formation and
general regularities of commercial mineral
occurrences, investigations on development and
application of geological-geophysical methods for
their revealing.
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Polar Science is an international, peer-reviewed and

quarterly journal. It is dedicated to provide original
research articles for sciences related to the polar
regions of the Earth and other planets.
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Aeolian Research is the official journal of the

International Society of Aeolian Research. Topics
include: fundamental aeolian processes,
instrumentation/measurement, practical
applications, Aeolian landforms, geomorphology
and paleoenvironments.
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Editors-in-Chief:
H. Kerp, Westflische Wilhelms-Universitt Mnster, Germany
A. F. Lotter, Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands
M. Stephenson, British Geological Survey, UK
Polar Science
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C. V. Murray Wallace, University of Wollongong, Australia
Aeolian Research
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M. J. Rutherford, Brown University, USA
L. Wilson, Lancaster University, UK
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www.elsevier.com/locate/jsg
Editors-in-Chief:
A. Aiuppa, Universit degli Studi di Palermo, Italy
M. T. Mangan, US Geological Survey (USGS), USA
J. Marti, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientficas
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G. Helffrich, University of Bristol, UK
K. Hirose, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
M. Jellinek, University of British Columbia, Canada
C. A. Jones, University of Leeds, UK
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The only journal to be entirely devoted to the

physical and chemical processes of planetary
interiors.
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Providing volcanologists, petrologists and

geochemists with a valuable source of information
and an outlet for rapid publication of papers, this
journal covers the following aspects of volcanology
and geothermal research: geochemical aspects;
petrological aspects; economic aspects; geophysical
aspects; tectonic aspects; environmental aspects.
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Publishes original research and review articles in

structural geology and tectonics. Specific topics
include natural structures such as folds, fractures
and fabrics; structural associations in orogenic
belts, strike-slip zones and extensional regimes;
strain analysis, experimental rock deformation and
rock mechanics applied to geology; and theoretical
and experimental modelling.
Editor-in-Chief:
C. W. Passchier, Institut fr Geowissenschaften,
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This series covers significant developments in the

physics and chemistry of the Earth and planets. Topics
treated include solid earth geophysics and geochemistry,
physical and chemical oceanography, and atmospheric
physics and chemistry.
Editors-in-Chief:
J. H. Gottsmann, University of Bristol, UK
H.-P. Plag, University of Nevada, USA
H. H. G. Savenije, Technische Universiteit Delft, Netherlands
Editor-in-Chief:
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Sydney, Australia
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J. Chorover, University of Arizona, USA

A. E. Hartemink, University of Wisconsin at Madison, USA
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Title Index
Page
2010 Impact Factor
2011 Impact Factor
2.549
2.890
WAS 3.226
NOW 3.465
3.139
3.226
3.465
International Journal of
Coal Geology
2010 Impact Factor
2011 Impact Factor
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 Impact Factor
6.558
WAS 5.833
NOW 6.594
6.594
6.942
5.833
2007
2008
2009
2010
2010 Impact Factor

2011 Impact Factor
2010 Impact Factor
Year
2011 Impact Factor

2.339
NOW 2.520
2.352
2.520
NOW 2.542
Journal of Structural Geology
12
Journal of Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources
15
Atmospheric Research
Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
12
1.924
2009
2007
2008
2010 Impact Factor

2011 Impact Factor
2.119
2009
2010
Gondwana Research
2011 Impact Factor
Marine Geology
Marine Micropaleontology
Ore Geology Reviews
NOW 1.744
Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
Engineering Geology
Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
13
Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
13
Planetary and Space Science
16
1.543
1.744
2009
2010
2011
WAS 2.375
NOW 2.785
2.375
2.149
Geoderma
18
Geomorphology
Polar Science
11
Global and Planetary Change
14
Gondwana Research
Procedia: Earth and Planetary Science
18
Icarus
16
Proceedings of the Geologists' Association
14
International Journal of Coal Geology
15
Quaternary Geochronology
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
11
2007
2008
2009
2010
Journal of Aerosol Science
Quaternary Research
Journal of African Earth Sciences
10
Review of Palaeobotany & Palynology
10
Russian Geology and Geophysics
10
Sedimentary Geology
10
Tectonophysics
14
NOW 6.659
4.605
2011
Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
16
Journal of Geochemical Exploration
2010
15
Earth and Planetary Science Letters
12
2009
Marine and Petroleum Geology
Cretaceous Research
Journal of Geodynamics
2008
14
Journal of Asian Earth Sciences
1.357
2007
Cold Regions Science and Technology
Journal of Applied Geophysics
5.503
Year
Lithos
Chemical Geology
WAS 5.503
6.659
3.728
18
2011
Year
2010 Impact Factor
2011
2.785
2.364
2008
2010
1.173
2.114
2007
2.069
WAS 1.543
1.854
Year
15
WAS 2.352
Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
2011
Geomorphology
11
WAS 2.069
Journal of South American

Earth Sciences
0.837
2008
Anthropocene
Journal of South American Earth Sciences
1.375
2007
15
Catena
4.310
Year
Journal of Natural Gas Science Engineering
2011
Year
2010 Impact Factor
1.768
11
Applied Clay Science

2.542
1.625
Page
Aeolian Research
4
12
2011
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