The objectives of Reviews of Geophysics are to provide an overview of geophysics and the directions in which it is going and to serve as an integrating force in geophysics. Authorship is by invitation, but suggestions from readers and potential authors are welcome.

Reviews of Geophysics distills and places in perspective previous scientific work in currently active subject areas of geophysics. Contributions evaluate overall progress in the field and cover all disciplines embraced by AGU.

Impact Factor 8.375 in the 2006 Journal Citation Reports.

See also special supplement to Reviews of Geophysics, 1991–1995 U.S. National Report to the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (Quadrennial Report). This report summarizes the achievements of U.S. science and provides a critical bibliography of some of the significant advances during the last four years. This report makes an important and frequently cited reference for geophysical scientists and students.

The online version of the US National Report to IUGG 1991–1994 is available.

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