"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."
The study of Earth's landforms and their formation processes.
Geologic Time and Earth's History: An introduction to geologic time and the history of Earth, including the formation of continents, the evolution of life, and the major events in geological history.
Earth's Interior: An overview of Earth's interior structure, including the core, mantle, and crust, and how these layers interact to shape the surface of the planet.
Plate Tectonics: A study of the theory of plate tectonics, including the movement of plates, the formation of mountains and other landforms, and the causes of earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Weathering and Erosion: An exploration of the processes of weathering and erosion, how they affect the landscape, and the different types of weathering and erosion, such as chemical, physical, and biological weathering.
Sedimentology: A study of sedimentary rocks, including how they form, how to identify them, and how they can provide clues to the history of the Earth's surface.
Fluvial Geomorphology: A focus on rivers and streams, including how they shape the landscape, how they transport sediment, and how they respond to changes in flow and other factors.
Coastal Geomorphology: An exploration of the processes that shape the coast, including waves, tides, and storm surges, and the features that result, such as beaches, dunes, and cliffs.
Glacial Geomorphology: A study of glaciers and their effect on the landscape, including how they erode and transport sediment, and the landforms that they create, such as moraines, drumlins, and eskers.
Karst Geomorphology: An examination of karst landscapes, featuring underground drainage systems, caves, sinkholes, and other unique features.
Volcanic Geomorphology: A focus on volcanoes, including their formation, eruption styles, and the effects they have on the landscape, such as the formation of calderas, lava flows, and volcanic ash deposition.
"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."