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Letter GGeology glossary

Geomorphology

Geomorphology is the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them. This field covers a wide range of topics, including the study of rivers, mountains, glaciers, deserts, and coastal regions. Geomorphology is crucial for understanding Earth’s surface processes, landscape evolution, and the interaction between climate, tectonics, and erosion.

Aerial view of snowy mountain range and valley river (geomorphology)
Fig. 1 Aerial view of snowy mountain range and valley river (geomorphology)

Source Summerfield, M. A. (1991). Global Geomorphology: An Introduction to the Study of Landforms. Routledge.

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