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Frontiers in Earth Science is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research across the full spectrum of the Earth sciences. The journal aims to deepen theoretical understanding of Earth systems, promote sustainable use of natural resources, and support scientific solutions to major environmental challenges.

The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of earth science. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Earth Science, as open access articles.

Research Topics

Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
Learn more about how Research topics work.

Aerial view to ocean waves. Blue water background

Foraminifera as Tracers of Environmental Change from Present to Past

The aim of this Research Topic is to explore and expand the use of foraminifera as indicators of environmental change across a range of temporal and spatial scales.

Crystals of water ice under the microscope with a magnification of 80 times and in polarized light. Ice a crystalline inorganic solid and has a mineral structure that can be shown under a microscope.

Comprehensive Approach to Cryospheric Processes and Hazards in Himalaya-Karakoram

This Research Topic explores glacier and snow dynamics, hydrology, cryospheric hazards, and advanced methods like modeling and data fusion to improve understanding of climate impacts and resource management in the vulnerable Himalaya-Karakoram region.

Iron pyrite nugget or iron expert, silver metal in the raw state. Brazilian nugget. Concept of mineral extraction or geology of Brazil. Natural crystalline stone texture from Brazil.

Diagenesis of siliceous deposits: recent advancements, from sedimentology to biogeochemistry

This Research Topic explores silica diagenesis in siliceous deposits, examining its effects on paleoclimate records, mineral transformations, basin evolution, and petrophysical properties, as well as biotic and abiotic factors driving silica alteration.

Davenport, California, a small coastal town in Northern California, aerial photo.

Coastal Paleo Landforms And Deposits Applied to Tectonics, Eustatism, and Paleoclimate

This Research Topic investigates tectonic-sedimentary-palaeoclimatic interaction recorded by paleoshorelines/terraced deposits using multi-disciplinary approaches.

Beautiful aerial view at night of the Active Volcano with red Lava in Iceland

Effective Communication of Volcanic Hazards for Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas

This research topic investigates volcanic hazards affecting urban areas through diverse methodologies, emphasizing the creation of hazard and exposure maps to enhance risk assessments and inform emergency planning.

Modern urban wastewater treatment plant water purification is the process of removing undesirable chemicals of panoramic aerial view

Innovative solutions for sustainable water management and pollution reduction

This Research Topic focuses on pioneering advancements in wastewater treatment, environmental engineering, and sustainable development solutions, aiming to uphold environmental health, conserve natural resources, and...

Slick industry oil fuel spilling water pollution

Shale Oil Micro-Migration and Its Effect on Shale Oil Differential Enrichment

This Research Topic aims to present geological evidence, experimental data, and theoretical insights regarding the direction, distance, identification, evaluation, driving forces, resisting forces, and phase behaviors of oil micro-migration in shaly...

Faults of the earth crust, consequence of the earthquake

Active Tectonics, Landscape Evolution, and Seismic Hazards in Intraplate Settings

This Research Topic aims to bring together studies focused on the fundamental mechanisms governing intraplate tectonics and associated hazards.

Flooding Germany .Flooded road passing through the railway. A road under water.

Prevention, Mitigation, and Relief of Compound and Chained Natural Hazards, volume III

This research topic aims to collect both Original Research and Review articles addressing the state-of-the-art advances in theories and methodologies related to all types of natural hazards.

Iceland's geothermal power plant station in the Krafla volcanic region

Natural Fracture Characterization for Geoenergy Management

This research topic aims to explore the quantitative characterization of natural fractures in the context of geoenergy applications.

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Intelligent Artificial Lift and Multiphase Flow in the Wellbore in the Oil and Gas Production Systems

The principal aim of this discussion is to examine the application of AI in enhancing artificial lift techniques and managing multiphase flow within wellbores in the oil and gas industry.

Super Moon Rising over Red Mountain in Reno Nevada with Radio Towers

Research on the Layered Internal Structure and Evolution Process of the Moon Using Multi-Source Data

This research topic aims at advancing knowledge of the Moon’s layered internal structure and evolution by integrating multi-source data, enhancing models of lunar formation, dynamics, and thermal history for breakthrough scientific insights.

Colorful vegetation growing in tundra in spring

Exploring Permafrost Hydrology Dynamics

This Research Topic aims to further study and understand the intricate interactions between surface runoff, groundwater, and both the thawing of the active layer and deeper permafrost.

Lava Flow on Big Island, Hawaii

Fluids and Seismicity in Natural and Industrial Environments

This paper aims at uncovering how fluids influence seismic activity, fault reactivation, and hazard assessment in tectonic, volcanic, and industrial systems, using data-driven, modeling, and innovative monitoring approaches.

Aerial View of Mazar I Sharif, Pakistan

Recent Advances in Interacting Subduction Zones

This research topic aims at advancing understanding of interacting subduction zones, focusing on their dynamics, geophysical signatures, tectonic evolution, and their impacts on hazards, landscapes, and climate through multidisciplinary studies.

Changes and formations in limestones in high mountains in the Mediterranean region -Antalya-T√ºrkiye

Tracing Stress Fields Along the Africa-Eurasia Plate Boundary

This Research Topic aims at tracing the evolution of stress fields along the Africa-Eurasia plate boundary by integrating geophysical and seismic data to better understand tectonic processes and future seismic hazards.

Faults of the earth crust, consequence of the earthquake

Volume II - Faults and Earthquakes Viewed by Networks, Monitoring Systems, and Numerical Modelling Techniques

This Research Topic is the continuation of the first volume and it aims at understand the characteristics that differentiate the seismic activity of faults from the creeping movement of others.

Rare-earth metal such as germanium crystals are used by the technology industry.

Critical metals in the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt: metallogenesis and sustainable exploration

This Research Topic aims to deepen our understanding of the metallogenic processes, geological contexts, and enrichment mechanisms responsible for critical metal concentration across the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt.

Dried and Cracked Land

Exploring Near-Surface Geophysics and Tectonics: From Conventional Modeling to AI Solutions

This research topic explores the developments and applications for solving challenging geophysical research problems. It aims to focus on scientific contributions to handle complex geophysical datasets, advanced analysis, and...

Freshwater Lakes. Water supply problems and water deficit, ecology and environmental. Surface and groundwater pollution. Global drought crisis. Drink water safe. Forest lake, Wetland green background.

Climate Change and Water Resource Management: Building Resilience

This Research Topic aims to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of how climate change influences water resources and to identify sustainable solutions that safeguard water quality and availability amid environmental uncertainties.

Huge sandstone sedimentary structure. Abu Dhabi, UAE. Al Wathba Fossil Dunes

Seismic Sedimentology; Concepts and Applications

This research topic explores the concepts and applications of seismic sedimentology, focusing on recent advancements and promising research in the field.

Beautiful aerial view at night of the Active Volcano with red Lava in Iceland

Magmatism at Divergent Plate Boundaries: From Rifts to Ridges

This Research Topic addresses state-of-the-art research exploring the role of magmatism at divergent plate boundaries.

tidal current provides green electricity in the sea with turbines

Bridging Geoscience and Energy Transition: Insights into Alternative Resources and CCUS Technologies

This research topic aims to compile original research and critical reviews that explore the intersection of sedimentology and geophysics within the context of Energy Transition Geosciences.

Aerial view to ocean waves. Blue water background

Foraminifera as Tracers of Environmental Change from Present to Past

The aim of this Research Topic is to explore and expand the use of foraminifera as indicators of environmental change across a range of temporal and spatial scales.

Crystals of water ice under the microscope with a magnification of 80 times and in polarized light. Ice a crystalline inorganic solid and has a mineral structure that can be shown under a microscope.

Comprehensive Approach to Cryospheric Processes and Hazards in Himalaya-Karakoram

This Research Topic explores glacier and snow dynamics, hydrology, cryospheric hazards, and advanced methods like modeling and data fusion to improve understanding of climate impacts and resource management in the vulnerable Himalaya-Karakoram region.

Iron pyrite nugget or iron expert, silver metal in the raw state. Brazilian nugget. Concept of mineral extraction or geology of Brazil. Natural crystalline stone texture from Brazil.

Diagenesis of siliceous deposits: recent advancements, from sedimentology to biogeochemistry

This Research Topic explores silica diagenesis in siliceous deposits, examining its effects on paleoclimate records, mineral transformations, basin evolution, and petrophysical properties, as well as biotic and abiotic factors driving silica alteration.

Davenport, California, a small coastal town in Northern California, aerial photo.

Coastal Paleo Landforms And Deposits Applied to Tectonics, Eustatism, and Paleoclimate

This Research Topic investigates tectonic-sedimentary-palaeoclimatic interaction recorded by paleoshorelines/terraced deposits using multi-disciplinary approaches.

Beautiful aerial view at night of the Active Volcano with red Lava in Iceland

Effective Communication of Volcanic Hazards for Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas

This research topic investigates volcanic hazards affecting urban areas through diverse methodologies, emphasizing the creation of hazard and exposure maps to enhance risk assessments and inform emergency planning.

Modern urban wastewater treatment plant water purification is the process of removing undesirable chemicals of panoramic aerial view

Innovative solutions for sustainable water management and pollution reduction

This Research Topic focuses on pioneering advancements in wastewater treatment, environmental engineering, and sustainable development solutions, aiming to uphold environmental health, conserve natural resources, and...

Slick industry oil fuel spilling water pollution

Shale Oil Micro-Migration and Its Effect on Shale Oil Differential Enrichment

This Research Topic aims to present geological evidence, experimental data, and theoretical insights regarding the direction, distance, identification, evaluation, driving forces, resisting forces, and phase behaviors of oil micro-migration in shaly...

Faults of the earth crust, consequence of the earthquake

Active Tectonics, Landscape Evolution, and Seismic Hazards in Intraplate Settings

This Research Topic aims to bring together studies focused on the fundamental mechanisms governing intraplate tectonics and associated hazards.

Flooding Germany .Flooded road passing through the railway. A road under water.

Prevention, Mitigation, and Relief of Compound and Chained Natural Hazards, volume III

This research topic aims to collect both Original Research and Review articles addressing the state-of-the-art advances in theories and methodologies related to all types of natural hazards.

Iceland's geothermal power plant station in the Krafla volcanic region

Natural Fracture Characterization for Geoenergy Management

This research topic aims to explore the quantitative characterization of natural fractures in the context of geoenergy applications.

DiscIaimer: this content was created by a generative artificiaI inteIIigence program. WhiIe efforts are made to ensure accuracy, some eIements of the image may not fully refIect reaIity. PIease review carefuIIy before use, as certain detaiIs may be inaccurate or fictionaI.

Intelligent Artificial Lift and Multiphase Flow in the Wellbore in the Oil and Gas Production Systems

The principal aim of this discussion is to examine the application of AI in enhancing artificial lift techniques and managing multiphase flow within wellbores in the oil and gas industry.

Super Moon Rising over Red Mountain in Reno Nevada with Radio Towers

Research on the Layered Internal Structure and Evolution Process of the Moon Using Multi-Source Data

This research topic aims at advancing knowledge of the Moon’s layered internal structure and evolution by integrating multi-source data, enhancing models of lunar formation, dynamics, and thermal history for breakthrough scientific insights.

Colorful vegetation growing in tundra in spring

Exploring Permafrost Hydrology Dynamics

This Research Topic aims to further study and understand the intricate interactions between surface runoff, groundwater, and both the thawing of the active layer and deeper permafrost.

Lava Flow on Big Island, Hawaii

Fluids and Seismicity in Natural and Industrial Environments

This paper aims at uncovering how fluids influence seismic activity, fault reactivation, and hazard assessment in tectonic, volcanic, and industrial systems, using data-driven, modeling, and innovative monitoring approaches.

Aerial View of Mazar I Sharif, Pakistan

Recent Advances in Interacting Subduction Zones

This research topic aims at advancing understanding of interacting subduction zones, focusing on their dynamics, geophysical signatures, tectonic evolution, and their impacts on hazards, landscapes, and climate through multidisciplinary studies.

Changes and formations in limestones in high mountains in the Mediterranean region -Antalya-T√ºrkiye

Tracing Stress Fields Along the Africa-Eurasia Plate Boundary

This Research Topic aims at tracing the evolution of stress fields along the Africa-Eurasia plate boundary by integrating geophysical and seismic data to better understand tectonic processes and future seismic hazards.

Faults of the earth crust, consequence of the earthquake

Volume II - Faults and Earthquakes Viewed by Networks, Monitoring Systems, and Numerical Modelling Techniques

This Research Topic is the continuation of the first volume and it aims at understand the characteristics that differentiate the seismic activity of faults from the creeping movement of others.

Rare-earth metal such as germanium crystals are used by the technology industry.

Critical metals in the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt: metallogenesis and sustainable exploration

This Research Topic aims to deepen our understanding of the metallogenic processes, geological contexts, and enrichment mechanisms responsible for critical metal concentration across the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt.

Dried and Cracked Land

Exploring Near-Surface Geophysics and Tectonics: From Conventional Modeling to AI Solutions

This research topic explores the developments and applications for solving challenging geophysical research problems. It aims to focus on scientific contributions to handle complex geophysical datasets, advanced analysis, and...

Freshwater Lakes. Water supply problems and water deficit, ecology and environmental. Surface and groundwater pollution. Global drought crisis. Drink water safe. Forest lake, Wetland green background.

Climate Change and Water Resource Management: Building Resilience

This Research Topic aims to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of how climate change influences water resources and to identify sustainable solutions that safeguard water quality and availability amid environmental uncertainties.

Huge sandstone sedimentary structure. Abu Dhabi, UAE. Al Wathba Fossil Dunes

Seismic Sedimentology; Concepts and Applications

This research topic explores the concepts and applications of seismic sedimentology, focusing on recent advancements and promising research in the field.

Beautiful aerial view at night of the Active Volcano with red Lava in Iceland

Magmatism at Divergent Plate Boundaries: From Rifts to Ridges

This Research Topic addresses state-of-the-art research exploring the role of magmatism at divergent plate boundaries.

tidal current provides green electricity in the sea with turbines

Bridging Geoscience and Energy Transition: Insights into Alternative Resources and CCUS Technologies

This research topic aims to compile original research and critical reviews that explore the intersection of sedimentology and geophysics within the context of Energy Transition Geosciences.