Reviews of Geophysics was first published in 1963 and is today recognized as the premier high-impact review journal in geosciences. Edited by Fabio Florindo (National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Rome), it issues comprehensive, scholarly reviews by leading experts—typically by invitation—though suggestions from the community are welcome reviewsofgeophysics-submit.agu.org.
Unlike traditional research journals, its mission is not to report new data but to integrate findings, identify challenges, and chart future directions. Reviews are notable for their broad scope, covering solid Earth geophysics, cryosphere, oceans, atmosphere, planetary science, space weather, and interdisciplinary studies like climate and environmental geophysics
Summarize existing research while critically evaluating the evolution of ideas and methods.
Offer new syntheses and conceptual frameworks that reshape understanding.
Promote interdisciplinary connections and set agendas for future exploration climate.envsci.rutgers.edu.The journal has no page or figure limits, allowing for in-depth, detailed exposition climate.envsci.rutgers.edu. It commands a formidable scientific influence—its 2023 impact factor reached ~25, jumping to ~37 in 2024, with a 5-year IF of ~34.6 and SJR around 10.5; it holds a Q1 ranking and an h‑index >200
Despite being invitation-led, its rigorous selection process rejects most proposals before peer review—about 70% are declined early . Nevertheless, it serves as an essential resource for geoscientists at all career stages, offering authoritative overviews that guide research priorities, shape policy-relevant insights, and support educational efforts with deep scholarly context.
