Geomorphology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier. It covers the full spectrum of the discipline of geomorphology, from fundamental theory and basic science to applied research relevant to the sustainable management of the environment.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Scope: The journal's scope includes geomorphic themes such as:
- Past, present, and future environmental changes
- Tectonics and regional structure, interactions between tectonic and surface processes
- Volcanic processes and landforms
- Glacial processes and landforms
- Fluvial sequences, Quaternary environmental change and dating
- Fluvial processes and landforms
- Mass movement, slopes, and periglacial processes
- Hillslopes and soil erosion
- Weathering, karst, and soils
- Aeolian processes and landforms, coastal dunes, and arid environments
- Coastal processes and landforms
- Quantitative modeling, GIS, and remote sensing in geomorphology
Impact Factor: As of the most recent release (June 2026, based on 2025 citation data), the journal has an impact factor of approximately 3.2, placing it in JCR Quartile 2 (Q2) in its category.
Indexing: The journal is indexed in major scientific databases including Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
ISSN: The journal is published with both print and electronic ISSNs (specific numbers vary by format).
Access: The journal offers both subscription-based and open access publishing options. Authors may choose to publish open access, typically with an article processing charge (APC).
Audience: The journal serves researchers, academics, and students in the fields of physical geography, geology, Earth-surface processes, and related environmental sciences.
