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Q1Geothermics
About Geothermics
Geothermics is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.102 and H-index of 110.
Coverage: 1970, 1972-1975, 1977-2026. Research categories: Geology (Q1); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications; Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis; CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions; Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis; Geological and Geochemical Analysis.
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3,220.00 USD; 3,010.00 EUR; 2,580.00 GBP; 399,380.00 JPY
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