"Geomorphology is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features created by physical, chemical or biological processes operating at or near Earth's surface."
It is the study of the Earth's landforms and their formation processes.
Tectonic Plate Movements: The movement and interaction of tectonic plates that shape the earth's surface.
Landforms: Different landforms like mountains, plains, valleys, and oceans, and the processes that form them.
Weathering and Erosion: The processes that break down and transport rocks and sediment, including chemical and physical weathering, erosion, and deposition.
Hydrology: The study of water on earth's surface, including the water cycle, rivers, groundwater, glaciers, and oceans.
Soils: The properties, chemistry and formation of soils, and how they interact with other Earth systems.
Geomorphological Processes: Different geomorphological processes like fluvial, glacial, aeolian, and coastal processes, that affect the earth's surface.
Geomorphological Mapping: The process of creating maps of the surfaces of the earth, including landforms, soils, and other geological features.
Geomorphological Analysis: The use of quantitative tools to analyze data and make inferences about the earth's surface and the processes that shape it.
Geomorphological History: Understanding the history of geomorphological processes, including how the earth's surface has changed over time.
Applications of Geomorphology: The application of geomorphology in various fields, including environmental management, geology, engineering, and archaeology.
Fluvial Geomorphology: It is the study of the formation and evolution of river channels, their sediment transport, and the interactions between rivers and the surrounding environment.
Coastal Geomorphology: It is the study of the formation and evolution of coasts, including beaches, dunes, cliffs, and rocky shores, and the processes that shape them.
Glacial Geomorphology: It is the study of the formation and evolution of glaciers, including their movement, erosion, and deposition of sediments.
Karst Geomorphology: It is the study of the formation and evolution of landscapes created by the dissolution of soluble rocks, such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum.
Tectonic Geomorphology: It is the study of the interactions between tectonic processes, such as mountain building and faulting, and the formation and evolution of landscapes.
Periglacial Geomorphology: It is the study of the formation and evolution of landscapes in high latitudes and high altitudes, where permafrost, frost heaving, and solifluction are important.
Volcanic Geomorphology: It is the study of the formation and evolution of landscapes created by volcanic activity, including volcanoes, lava flows, ash deposits, and crater lakes.
Aeolian Geomorphology: It is the study of the formation and evolution of landscapes shaped by wind erosion and deposition, including dunes, sand sheets, and rock formations.
Hydrological Geomorphology: It is the study of the interactions between water and land, including groundwater flow, erosion, and deposition.
Biogeomorphology: It is the study of how biological processes, such as plant growth and animal activity, shape the earth's surface and contribute to geomorphological processes.
Geomorphometry: It is the study of quantitative methods for analyzing the earth's surface morphology, including digital elevation models, slope analysis, and landform classification.
Geoarchaeology: It is the study of how geological and geomorphological processes affect archaeological sites, and how the study of past human behavior can inform understanding of geomorphological processes.
"Geomorphologists seek to understand why landscapes look the way they do, to understand landform and terrain history and dynamics and to predict changes..."
"...through a combination of field observations, physical experiments, and numerical modeling."
"Geomorphologists work within disciplines such as physical geography, geology, geodesy, engineering geology, archaeology, climatology, and geotechnical engineering."
"This broad base of interests contributes to many research styles and interests within the field."
"...physical, chemical, or biological processes operating at or near Earth's surface."
"...landform and terrain history and dynamics..."
"...a combination of field observations, physical experiments, and numerical modeling."
"Geomorphologists work within disciplines such as physical geography and geology..."
"Geomorphologists work within disciplines such as engineering geology..."
"Geomorphologists work within disciplines such as archaeology..."
"Geomorphologists work within disciplines such as climatology..."
"Geomorphologists work within disciplines such as geotechnical engineering..."
"Geomorphologists seek to understand why landscapes look the way they do..."
"...to understand landform and terrain history and dynamics..."
"...to predict changes..."
"...field observations, physical experiments, and numerical modeling."
"This broad base of interests contributes to many research styles and interests within the field."
"...processes operating at or near Earth's surface."
"...the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features created by physical, chemical, or biological processes operating at or near Earth's surface."