Published since 1973, Geology features rapid publication of about 23 refereed short (four-page) papers each month. Articles cover all earth-science disciplines and include new investigations and provocative topics. Professional geologists and university-level students in the earth sciences use this widely read journal to keep up with scientific research trends. The online forum section facilitates author-reader dialog. Includes color and occasional large-format illustrations on oversized loose inserts.

《Geology》是一本由GEOLOGICAL SOC AMER, INC出版商出版的专业地学期刊，该刊创刊于1973年，刊期Monthly，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCI、SCIE收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：地学 1区，小类学科：地质学 1区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q1。该刊发文范围涵盖地质学等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外地质学工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2021年影响因子为6.324，平均审稿速度约3.0个月。