The Journal of Applied Geophysics is the continuation of the journal Geoexploration, founded in 1965 by the Geoexploration Publishing Group in Stockholm, originally for mining geophysics. The new title is designed to reflect the widening scope of the applications of geophysics. To meet modern needs, the Journal of Applied Geophysics places particular emphasis on environmental, geotechnical, engineering and hydrological aspects, while at the same time welcoming papers in traditional subjects such as mining and petroleum geophysics. Petrophysics in its widest sense including soil and rock-mechanical properties is another aspect that is covered by the Journal of Applied Geophysics.