Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America
Established in 1911
2024 Impact Factor: 2.9
The Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA) publishes original peer-reviewed research at the frontiers of seismology and earthquake system science.
BSSA papers demonstrate a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the subject that may include theoretical analyses, in-depth data analyses, advanced modeling and simulations, emerging techniques, methodological developments and applications. Invited review articles explore topics of broad interest to the community.
Periodic special issues cover major earthquakes, new techniques and other advances in seismology. Authors may choose to publish their papers open access in BSSA.
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Call For Papers
BSSA | Deadline: 1 February 2026
Special Issue on Advancing Physics-based Ground-Motion Simulations for Seismic Hazard Applications
SRL | Deadline: 2 March 2026
Focus Section on Measuring and Monitoring Seismic Instrumentation
BSSA | Deadline: 31 March 2026
SRL | Deadline: 15 May 2026
BSSA | Deadline: 1 June 2026
Special Issue on Quantifying the Long-term Prehistoric Earthquake Record
BSSA | Deadline: 1 July 2026
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Becky Ham
Press Relations
Katie Duffy
Publishing Director
BSSA Editorial Office
BSSA Editors
TSR Editorial Office
TSR Editors
SRL Editorial Office
SRL Editors
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