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GSA publishes rigorous, peer-reviewed Earth science research led by the geoscience community, spanning cutting-edge discoveries to foundational studies with lasting impact.

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Geology

Innovative, timely, provocative, and of interest to a broad audience.

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Published since 1890

GSA Bulletin

Covers all aspects of the geosciences

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Geosphere

Online-only format encourages animations and interactivity; high-quality research results from all geoscience fields

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GSA Today

Science and news magazine keeps GSA members informed; open access

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Environmental & Engineering Geoscience

Explores issues relating to the interaction of people with hydrologic and geologic systems

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Lithosphere

Now published by GeoScienceWorld.

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GSA Journals are widely read and highly cited!

Geology

Impact Factor
2025: 4.6 | 5-year: 5.2

Cited half-life: 16.4 years

#1 in "geology" category for 20 years in a row

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GSA Bulletin

Impact Factor
2025: 3.6 | 5-year: 4.2

Cited half-life: 20.3 years

#78 in "geosciences, multidisciplinary category"

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Geosphere

Impact Factor
2025: 1.5 | 5-year: 2.0

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Environmental & Engineering Geoscience

Impact Factor
2025: 0.6 | 5-year: 1.0

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GSA Today

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