該雜志的目標是發表最熱門和最高質量的論文，總結最近的研究結果，在整個地球科學領域。論文通常是跨學科的，經常涉及區域研究，應該強調對基本地質過程的理解的發展。區域研究的影響應超越其地理范圍。另外，也可以提交更專業的論文，但它們的寫作風格應該讓非專業人士容易理解，以說明在地球科學的特定領域正在取得的進展。我們也歡迎對當前感興趣的主題進行評論，但也應該針對非專業讀者。專題論文是關于地球科學中熱門或有爭議問題的短文，并接受快速審查程序，允許在不到6個月內發表。

The Journal aims to publish the most topical and highest quality papers, summarizing the results of recent research across the full range of the Earth Sciences. Papers are frequently interdisciplinary in nature, often refer to regional studies and should emphasize the development of understanding of fundamental geological processes. The implications of regional studies should extend beyond their geographical context. Alternatively more specialized papers can be submitted, but they should be written in a style that is easily understood by non-specialists to illustrate the progress being made in that specific area of the Earth Sciences. Reviews on topics of current interest are also welcome, but they too should be written to cater for non-specialist readers. Specials are short papers on topical or controversial issues in Earth Sciences and receive fast-track reviewing procedures, allowing publication in less than 6 months.