《插曲》是國際地質科學聯盟(IUGS)的官方季刊。它涵蓋了在地球科學領域具有區域和全球重要性的發展，并于3月、6月、9月和12月在全世界發行。從1997年開始，最初由中國地質礦產資源部(MGMR)和國土資源部(MLR)提供編輯和生產支持。在編撰節目內容時，本處概不負責因此而產生的任何后果。

Episodes is the official quarterly journal of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). It covers developments of regional and global importance in the earth sciences and is distributed worldwide in March, June, September, and December. From 1997, initially the former Chinese Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources (MGMR) and then the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR) has been providing editorial and production support. Whilst every care is taken in compiling the contents of Episodes, the MLR assumes no responsibility in effects arising therefrom.