The journal covers all aspects of earth sciences in relation to Iceland, including meteorology, oceanography, petrology, and geothermal research.

It has been classified as "Level 1" journal in the Norwegian Scientific Index.

[1] It was founded in 1950 by Icelandic meteorologist Jón Eyþórsson, who served as its editor until his death in 1968, publishing regular measurements of glacial margins and drift ice in Jökull.

[2] These reports have continued, creating a valuable resource for climate scientists.

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