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 Models of future sea level rise generally hover around a meter (3 feet) within the next 100 years, but factors like how much of the ice caps will melt, water temperatures, oceanic currents, tidal range, coastal geomorphology and land subsidence can affect local sea levels. David Bressan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 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 Scientists determined this precise date by studying coastal geomorphology, Japanese written records, and Native American oral histories. oregonlive, 27 Jan. 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 In that desolate, frozen, isolation, scientists perform vital astrophysics, biology, geology, glaciology, geomorphology, ice core, ocean, and climate systems research. Lukas Harnisch, SPIN, 20 Jan. 2022 After earning a doctorate in geomorphology from the University of Arizona in 1987, Merritts joined the F&M faculty. Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 18 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geomorphology
Noun
  • But there’s barely a trace of any geography in Oasis’ lyrics.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
  • However, some countries, painfully conscious of geography and history, are racing ahead.
    The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Red and pink tones indicate forested wetlands and floodplains, especially along rivers, while the green regions depict dense forest and more rugged topography in the north.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 June 2025
  • The resort blends contrasting personalities, public and private golf, varying topographies, differing design philosophies, and a wide range of dining options.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Key to Trump’s sustained political appeal has been his intuitive understanding of American popular culture and the media landscape.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
  • Wright, however, was madly in love with the United States, specifically its natural landscapes.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2025

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“Geomorphology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geomorphology. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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