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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geomorphology
Noun
  • Legacy therapeutic approaches are sometimes complicated, costly, slow or restricted in geography.
    Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
  • There was also the geography factor.
    Rachel King, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • The crew’s high-resolution photos of features in and around the moon’s impact craters could help scientists understand how the moon formed and how its topography changed over time.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Those who make the journey enjoy a serious treat of topography, with a host of ways to soak up the view.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • But despite a few bright spots, the broader lab space landscape remains bleak.
    Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Italian artisans were flown in to hand paint the fresco ceilings, often depicting Renaissance landscapes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Geomorphology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geomorphology. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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