Reviews of Geophysics

REVIEWS OF GEOPHYSICS (REV GEOPHYS), published by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), is a premier, highly selective journal dedicated to publishing authoritative and comprehensive review articles that synthesize and critically evaluate the current state of knowledge across the entire spectrum of the Earth and planetary sciences. The journal’s scope encompasses all major subdisciplines of geophysics, including solid Earth geophysics, hydrology, atmospheric and oceanic sciences, space physics, and planetary geology. Each article is designed to provide a broad, integrative perspective, making complex and rapidly evolving fields accessible to a wide audience. The journal exclusively publishes invited review and synthesis papers, which are typically substantial in length and depth, and does not accept original research contributions or short communications. Its primary target audience consists of active researchers, educators, and advanced graduate students seeking to stay informed of major developments and emerging frontiers beyond their immediate specialization. A notable feature of the journal is its rigorous, single-blind peer review process, ensuring that only the most impactful and well-constructed syntheses are published. While not open access by default, authors may choose to publish their articles open access through AGU’s Wiley Online Library platform. With a 2026 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 38.500, REVIEWS OF GEOPHYSICS consistently ranks in the top tier (Q1) of its category, positioning it as the highest-impact journal in the geophysics field and a benchmark for scholarly synthesis and influence.