Seismological Research Letters
Established in 1987 (1929-1986, known as Earthquake Notes)
2021 Impact Factor: 4.288
Seismological Research Letters (SRL) is a research journal that publishes articles on seismology and related topics, with the goal of bridging the gaps between subspecialities within the broad geoscience audience. Periodic focus sections present paper collections on topics of special and timely interest to the community. The journal also features regular columns on topics including emerging research, historical seismology and special data collections.
SRL differs from BSSA in offering a variety of columns, including: Opinion, Electronic Seismologist, Historical Seismologist, EduQuakes, Data Mine, Emerging Topics (solicitation by Editor-in-Chief), Communicating Science and In Memoriam.
Our Publishing Policies
Copyright, access, permissions and embargoes for our journals.
Our Publishing Program
The SSA journals program is key to the Society’s core purpose of advancing seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. Our publications help us advance scientific integrity, encourage scientific collaboration, and foster the professional development of scientists and engineers.
Call For Papers
BSSA | Deadline: 15 April 2023
BSSA: Special Issue for the Centennial of Great 1923 Kanto, Japan, Earthquake
SRL | Deadline: 1 June 2023
Focus Section on New Frontiers and Advances in Global Seismology
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Key Contacts for SSA Journals
Contacting Our Journals
To get in touch with the leads at our journals, please use the email addresses in this section.
Becky Ham
Press Relations
Matt Jozwiak
Publishing Director
BSSA Editorial Office
BSSA Editors
TSR Editorial Office
TSR Editors
SRL Editorial Office
SRL Editors
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