The journal is firstly intended to call attention to the Italian territory and its surroundings for the exceptional role they have played in the understanding of geological processes, development of modern geology and of Earth sciences in general.

The main focus of the journal is therefore on the geology of Italy and surrounding sedimentary basins and landmasses, and their relationships with the Mediterranean geology and geodynamics. Process-oriented and regional studies concerning other areas of the World will be also considered for publication.

Papers on geology, structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, basin analysis, paleontology, ecosystems, paleoceanography, paleoclimatology, geomorphology, volcanology, mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology, geophysics, geodynamics, hydrogeology, geohazards, marine and engineering geology, modelling of geological process, and all related applied sciences are welcome. The submission of manuscripts regarding the history of geology and the conservation of the geological heritage is also welcome.