geomorphology
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Geomorphology is the study of Earth's landscapes and the physical processes that shape them, such as rivers carving through rock and the formation of plateaus and valleys. Understanding geomorphology matters because it helps us comprehend how the natural features we see around us—from mountains to badlands—were created and continue to change over time.
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21 sectionsContents
- Overview
- History
- Ancient geomorphology
- Early modern geomorphology
- Climatic geomorphology
- Quantitative and process geomorphology
- Contemporary geomorphology
- Geomorphological Processes
- Aeolian processes
- Biological processes
- Fluvial processes
- Glacial processes
- Hillslope processes
- Igneous processes
- Tectonic processes
- Marine processes
- Overlap with other fields
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|upright=1.4|Badlands incised into [[shale at the foot of the North Caineville Plateau, Utah, within the pass carved by the Fremont River and known as the Blue Gate. G. K. Gilbert studied the landscapes of this area in great detail, forming the observational foundation for many of his studies on geomorphology.]] thumb|Surface of Earth, showing higher elevations in red
Geomorphology () is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features generated by physical, chemical or biological processes operating at or near Earth's surface. 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.