NATURAL HAZARDS

metrics 2024

Empowering communities through informed disaster management.

Introduction

NATURAL HAZARDS is a premier academic journal published by SPRINGER that focuses on the multidimensional aspects of natural hazards, their impacts, and mitigation strategies. With a robust impact factor and esteemed rankings in reputable databases such as Scopus, this journal is classified in the Q2 category in Atmospheric Science and Q1 in both Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) and Water Science and Technology, showcasing its influence in these critical fields. Established in 1988 and continuing through 2024, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, providing cutting-edge research and insights into the dynamics of natural hazards. Although it does not offer open-access options, the journal is accessible through institutional subscriptions, ensuring that high-quality research is disseminated efficiently to those dedicated to advancing our understanding of environmental challenges. By publishing empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and case studies, NATURAL HAZARDS plays a crucial role in informing disaster management policies and strategies, thereby contributing to a safer, more resilient world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.80
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.60
H-Index139
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor3.36
Influence0.70
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life7.30
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI0.82
Total Documents7471
WOS Total Citations23987
SCIMAGO Total Citations50510
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4681
Scopus Journal Rank0.80
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.90
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.03
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #22/159
Percentile 86.16
Quartile Q1
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #47/261
Percentile 81.99
Quartile Q1
Atmospheric Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #37/148
Percentile 75.00
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 65/253
Percentile 74.50
Quartile Q2
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 43/110
Percentile 61.40
Quartile Q2
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 35/127
Percentile 72.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 87/253
Percentile 65.61
Quartile Q2
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 45/110
Percentile 59.09
Quartile Q2
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 35/127
Percentile 72.44
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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