Definition of geomorphologynext
as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole the unique character of desert geomorphology

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Recent Examples of geomorphology Some of these questions can be studied by a field called geomorphology, the study of how the Earth’s surface changes, especially by erosion. — Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026 They are formed from pale gray, jagged mineral rock that UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site 10 years ago because of its exceptional natural beauty and unique geomorphology. — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026 Scientific research on topics ranging from biology to geomorphology to climate and astrophysics happens in and around the station. — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023 Hansen’s multidisciplinary studies also have focused on geology, geomorphology and hydrology. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023 The intensive coursework involves several disciplines, including physics, engineering, hydrology, and statistics, calculus, chemistry, and geomorphology. — Steve Larese, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2022 Factors like the melting rate of ice sheets and glaciers, shifting oceanic circulation patterns, water temperature, tidal range, storm surges, coastal geomorphology and land subsidence will affect local sea-level changes. — David Bressan, Forbes, 1 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geomorphology
Noun
  • Africa’s geography also puts it in a position to compete in global trade networks.
    — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Screening Miami Short-Term-Rental Areas Miami’s available BNBCalc geography uses ZIP-code area, not named neighborhood boundaries, as its organizing unit.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • What, for example, determines the topography of the hills and valleys?
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
  • How did the minerals left behind from these streams and lakes affect the Martian topography?
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But for meantime, Aldabra Atoll offers a rare story of hope, showing a landscape where nature rebounded from near collapse and giant tortoises reclaimed their habitat.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • And Gowanus, for now, has still retained some of its human-scale landscape of auto garages, art studios, coffee shops, dive bars, restaurants, rowhouses, warehouses, and breweries as well as a climbing gym and several concert venues.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Geomorphology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geomorphology. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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