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Geoarchaeology and Geochronology in Quaternary Contexts submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: Pleistocene; Holocene; Paleolithic; late prehistory; chronometric methods; geomorphology
Petroleum Geochemistry of South Atlantic Sedimentary Basins
edited by , , Igor Martins Venancio Padilha de Oliveira, , and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5510 | Submission Open
Keywords: petroleum system; geochemistry; South Atlantic Basins; sedimentary basins; conjugate margins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geochemistry)
Advances in Structural Geology: From Deformational Processes to Geo-Resource Exploration
edited by Chiara Montemagni, and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural geology; deformation; microstructural analyses; tectonic evolution; geochronology; fluid– rock interaction; syn-tectonic mineralization; geo-resources; remote sensing
Earth Observation by GNSS and GIS Techniques submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13379 | Submission Open
Keywords: earth observation; GIS; GNSS; remote sensing; soft computing methods
Earthquake Geology of Plate Margins and Plate Interiors: Integrating Classical Methods with New Approaches
edited by , Chittenipattu P. Rajendran and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6105 | Submission Open
Keywords: active faults; tectonic geomorphology; earthquake geology; paleoseismology; surface deformation; remote sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Management of Natural Disaster in Coastal Zones submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5458 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural hazards; coastal management; coastal zone; tsunamis; coastal landslides; coastal erosion; coastal floods; sea level changes; civil protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Integrated Approaches with Seismic Techniques to Investigate Landslide Areas submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2938 | Submission Open
Keywords: landslides; applied geophysics; applied seismology; engineering geology; geotechnics; landslide monitoring; landslide characterisation; seismic monitoring; seismic investigations; site effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geomechanics)
Thermal Evolution of Sedimentary Basins: From Temperature Analysis to Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2905 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal history; sedimentary basin; heat flow; thermal gradient; thermal subsidence; temperature; diagenesis; hydrocarbon; geothermal energy; geological storage
Metamorphism and Tectonic Evolution of Metamorphic Belts
edited by Adamantios A. Kilias, , and Emmanouil Katrivanos
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2819 | Submission Open
Keywords: compression; extension; nappe stacking; crustal exhumation; orogeny; subduction; obduction; metamorphism; migmatites
Geochronology and Chemostratigraphy of Quaternary Environment
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1991 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical ages; radiometric methods; radiogenic methods; annual increments; age-depth modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geochemistry)
Geochemistry in the Development of Geothermal Resources submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1551 | Submission Open
Keywords: geothermal energy; geochemical analysis; fluid chemistry; isotopic composition; geothermal fluids; rock geochemistry; alteration minerals; geothermal reservoirs
Pliocene Studies in Paleobiology, Paleoenvironment and Paleoclimate
edited by , Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill and Lina C. Pérez-Angel
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 1303 | Submission Open
Keywords: pliocene; climate change; climate dynamics; geochemistry; paleontology; paleobiology; paleoclimate; paleoenvironment; paleoceanography; DEIA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology)
Landslides Runout: Recent Perspectives and Advances
edited by , Alessia Giarola, Stella Maris Moreiras and Roberto J. Marin
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1183 | Submission Open
Keywords: landslides; runout; landslides hazard; landslides risk; remote sensing
Innovative Approaches to Landslide Monitoring and Urban-Scale Slope Stability Analysis submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open
Keywords: landslide monitoring; slope stability; ground-based instruments; remote sensing; slope stabilization strategies; landslide risk; landslide risk assessment into urban planning
Application of Sequence Stratigraphy to Reservoir Zonation and Characterization submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 890 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-resolution sequence stratigraphy; cyclicity; reservoir scale; reservoir zonation and characterization; production optimization; recovery factor increase
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology)
Structural Analysis in Volcanic Areas: Towards A Multidisciplinary Approach and Small- to Large-Scale Observations submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 597 | Submission Open
Keywords: magma transport; hydrothermal fluids migration; geothermal exploration; dyke propagation; analogue modelling; sill emplacement; rift propagation; caldera; volcano collapse; fracture; structural geology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Structural Geology and Tectonics)
Seismology of the Dynamic Deep Earth
edited by Jonathan Wolf, Edward Garnero and Samantha E. Hansen
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep Earth; core; sublithospheric mantle; Earth structure; Earth dynamics; Earth history; core– mantle boundary; outer core; seismic imaging
Seismic and Aseismic Deformation in the Brittle Crust
edited by Alexandre Canitano and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open
Keywords: brittle deformation; seismic– aseismic slip partitioning; stress interactions; pore fluid diffusion; fault rheology
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: "Trends and Prospects in Geoheritage, Geoparks, and Geotourism" submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2901 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoheritage and geoparks; sustainable geotourism; geoconservation; geological features; geodiversity; geoethics; archaeological prospections; heritage preservation; cultural landscapes; geohazard resilience; field survey techniques; geospatial modeling; data visualization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism)
Applied Geophysics for Geohazards Investigations
edited by , and Mohammed Farfour
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied geophysics; geohazards; electromagnetics; seismic; geoelectric; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Digging Deeper: Insights and Innovations in Rock Mechanics submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open
Keywords: rock mechanics; rock mass; laboratory testing; geomechanical survey; digital twin; numerical modeling; tunnel; statistical analysis
Theory and Method of High-Precision Seismic Imaging and Inversion for Low-Quality Data, Extra-deep Reservoir and Double-Complex Structure
edited by Yingming Qu and Jiachun You
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-quality data; extra-deep reservoir; double-complex structure
Fracture Geomechanics—Obstacles and New Perspectives
edited by Wenfeng Li and Shahrzad Roshankhah
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3168 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydraulic fracturing; natural fractures; thermo-hydro-mechanical– chemical coupling; process monitoring systems; acoustic emission; seismicity; constitutive laws; machine learning; flow in fractured porous media; uncertainty quantification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geomechanics)
Precursory Phenomena Prior to Earthquakes (2nd Edition) submission deadline 25 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2121 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetism; radon; earthquakes; remote sensing; design of experiments; data analysis: algorithms and implementation; data management; modeling and simulation; satellite measurements; self-organized systems; non-linear dynamics and chaos; fractals; seismic source mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Geohazard Prevention
edited by , Alexandru Aldea and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2405 | Submission Open
Keywords: geotechnical earthquake engineering; geohazard prevention; landslides; earthquakes; soil liquefaction; soil investigation; risk assessment; design codes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Geoparks: Exploring New Trends in Geoeducation and Geotourism Perspectives
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1945 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoparks; geological heritage; geoeducation; geotourism; sustainability conservation cultural heritage; community engagement; sustainable tourism; environmental preservation technological advancements; interdisciplinary collaboration; geological conservation; education innovation; geospatial technology; ecological sustainability; local communities; geological wonders; biodiversity conservation; cultural preservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: “New Horizons in Geophysics: From Theory to Applications” submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 741 | Submission Open
Keywords: earthquakes; volcanoes; rainfall; tornado; tsunamis; geomagnetic storms; risk assessment; forecasting and early warning; satellite observations and applications; geological data analysis and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geophysics)
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: “Sedimentology and Stratigraphy” submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: sediment composition; texture; and structure; contamination of modern sediments; sedimentary structures; facies analysis; depositional systems; sequence stratigraphy; basin analysis; paleoenvironments; palaeoclimate; stratigraphic correlation; lithostratigraphy; biostratigraphy; geochronology; chronostratigraphy; magnetostratigraphy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology)
Sustainable Development of Rock and Geotechnical Engineering
edited by , Zhanguo Xiu and Feili Wang
submission deadline 27 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep rock engineering; including field monitoring; new test apparatus; method and theory; geothermal energy recovery related topics; such as T-M; T-H-M; and T-H-M-C of rock; rock dynamic related topics such as rockburst and induced seismicity; large-scale rock slope stability; such as the bank slope of reservoir; rock slope of open pit mine; CCUS related topics such as caprock stability; fault reactivation; other topics that are closely related to the sustainable development of Rock mechanics and rock engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geophysics)
The Tectonic Origins of Sedimentary Basins: Provenance and Evolution Across Geological Time
edited by , , , Lucia Marinangeli and Francesco Brozzetti
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open
Keywords: sedimentary basins; provenance; sediment erosion and transport; paleogeography and paleoclimatology; stratigraphy and tectono-stratigraphy; sedimentary petrography; mineralogy and geochemistry of sedimentary rocks; three-dimensional geological modeling; tectonics; geo-hazards
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology)
Remote Sensing Monitoring of Geomorphological Hazards submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8624 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering geology; remote sensing; geomorphology; geomatics; natural hazards; monitoring; InSAR; LiDAR; imaging; photogrammetry; digital image iorrelation; hazard assessment and monitoring; early warning system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Zircon U-Pb Geochronology Applied to Tectonics and Ore Deposits
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1982 | Submission Open
Keywords: zircon U– Pb geochronology; tectonics; magmatic events; geological history; plate tectonics
Disaster Risk Reduction Using Disaster Mitigation Structures for Tsunamis or Floods and Countermeasures against the Scour Phenomena
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural hazards; scour countermeasures for levees and disaster mitigation systems; levee breaching; hybrid defense systems; infrastructure resilience; vegetation management for increasing tsunami mitigation function in coastal zones; ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR); green infrastructure
Geophysical Inversion
edited by , and Xiaolong Wei
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 571 | Submission Open
Keywords: inverse problems; uncertainty quantification; imaging and inversion; scientific machine learning; energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geophysics)
Isotope Geochemistry: Latest Developments and Applications for Geosciences
edited by William M. White
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 570 | Submission Open
Keywords: isotope geochemistry; geochronology; isotope analysis; crust– mantle evolution; critical zone processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geochemistry)
Geodynamic Models Resulting from the Joint Interpretation of Structural Geology and Geophysics Investigations
edited by , and Marcello Viti
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: geophysical data and their analysis; field geology data and their analysis; constraints provided by deep drilling data; geodynamic models’ acquisition and development; seismicity and seismotectonics; active faulting; palaeoseismology; and seismic hazards; tectonic geomorphology and geological hazards; geothermics and rheology of the lithosphere; space geodesy and plate kinematics; formation and occurrence of ore; coal; and hydrocarbon deposits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geophysics)
Advancing Earthquake Forecasting: Integrating Physics-Based and Statistical Approaches submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: stochastic modeling; earthquake forecasting; probabilistic forecasting; time series analysis; earthquake physics
Advanced Studies in Structural Geology: The Role of Tectonics on Applied Geology Αspects submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11501 | Submission Open
Keywords: faults/fault zones; fault-induced slope failures; underground aquifers; fracture frequency; rock mass rating; fault rupture hazard; hydrocarbons trap and migration; constructions foundations; tunnelling; tectonically controlled ore deposits; hazard mitigation
Advances in Paleontology and Classification Methods: From Descriptive Taxonomy to Virtual Imaging and 3D Modelling
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: fossils; evolution; history of life; biodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology)
Earthquake Hazard Modelling
edited by Cristiano Fidani, Pan Xiong and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: seismic hazard modeling; machine learning; ground motion modeling; site response characterization; earthquake forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Discerning Between Tectonic and Climatic Forcing in Landscape Evolution
edited by
submission deadline 8 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; landscape evolution; topography; landslides; geohazards; surface uplift; active tectonics; fluvial morphometry; erosion processes
Hydrological Processes and Climate Change in Eurasia
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 509 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrological processes; mathematical modelling; climate change; hazards; cryosphere; Eurasia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hydrogeology)
Advances in Studies of DGSDs and Lateral Spreads submission deadline 12 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 1091 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep-seated gravitational slope deformation; lateral spread; large landslide; geomorphology; geo-hazard; remote sensing; landslide mapping; coastal landslide
Arctic Geoarchaeology and Environmental Archaeology submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11826 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-environment relationship; geoarchaeology; environmental archaeology; landscape archaeology; site taphonomy; archaeometry; Arctic and Subarctic; climate change
Navigating Hydrological Challenges in a Changing Climate: Lessons and Innovations submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrology; climate change; water resources; machine learning; artificial intelligence; water quality; extreme events
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hydrogeology)
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Natural Hazards submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: hazard assessment; risk mitigation; emergency response; forecasting techniques; post-disaster recovery; in situ instrumentation; remote sensing; hazard modeling; geological hazards; environmental hazards; resilience strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Hazards)
Insights in Planetary Geology
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: planetary geology; meteorites; analogues; machine learning; NEO; astrobiology; returned samples
Petrophysical and Mechanical Properties in Geoheritage and Geosites
edited by , Eduardo Antonio Gomes Marques and Emilio Velloso Barroso
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: petrophysical properties; mechanical properties; geoheritage and geosites; preservation and conservation; protection; stability; promotion; design and management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism)
Advanced Development in Geotechnical Engineering and Rock Engineering from a Sustainable Perspective
edited by , Wen Nie and Junlong Shang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable geotechnical engineering; rock fracture mechanics; deep excavation; construction safety; environmental impact assessment; economic analysis; sustainable infrastructure
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