SEG publications deliver trusted, member-accessible insight across the full spectrum of applied geoscience. From peer-reviewed research to practical industry perspectives, SEG content supports discovery, innovation, and professional growth at every career stage.
Members receive digital access to The Leading Edge (TLE)—SEG’s flagship magazine—along with seamless access to SEG journals, books, and technical content through the GeoScienceWorld (GSW) Library, the trusted digital home for SEG publications.
Through SEG’s partnership with GSW, members can easily explore current and archival content in one centralized platform—connecting research, application, and insight to support learning, decision-making, and advancement in applied geophysics.
SEG Journals
GEOPHYSICS
This leading peer-reviewed journal is advancing applied geoscience around the world. Published continuously by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) since 1936, the journal has an impact factor of 3.0 (2023).
Interpretation
Quarterly, peer-reviewed scientific journal jointly published by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). With a 2023 impact factor of 1.1, the journal advances the science and practice of subsurface interpretation across energy, environmental, and engineering applications.
The Leading Edge (TLE)
SEG’s flagship magazine is one of the most valued benefits of membership. Whether you’re looking to stay current on industry innovations or contribute your expertise, TLE is your platform.
SEG Books
Your starting point to discover a wide variety of print books and e-books in several series. Subjects range from comprehensive treatments of mature subjects, to discussion of leading-edge technologies, to definitive reference volumes.
SEG Subscriptions
Institutions and corporations can choose subscription packages to empower teams, accelerate research, and expand global reach.
SEG Meeting Abstracts
This collection of expanded abstracts includes papers drawn from geoscience meetings worldwide published by SEG and several of its associated societies. SEG Annual Meeting and IMAGE papers are augmented with copyedited and linked references, along with presentation files (PowerPoint, PDF, some video) for approximately half of the recently published papers.
SEG Technical Standards
SEG Technical Standards help ensure accuracy, interoperability, and best practices across the global geophysics industry.
SEG Policies and Permissions
SEG Policies and Permissions guide all SEG publications to ensure transparency, fairness, and trust, so authors and readers can publish, share, and access geoscience research with confidence.