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
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Noun
  • Wynwood occupied a crucial place in that geography — a gateway between neighborhoods including Overtown, Allapattah, Liberty City, Little Haiti and Edgewater.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Syria’s strategic geography The breadth of that engagement reflects Syria’s strategic position.
    — Tala Alrajjal, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Comparisons of seafloor topography before and after the eruption showed that a roughly 4-kilometer-wide caldera sank by about a kilometer during the eruption.
    — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Keeping an eye on the moon The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has been a workhorse since launching in 2009, using seven instruments to create maps of the moon’s temperature, surface composition, topography and radiation.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Washington’s dress came from Wes Gordon’s Carolina Herrera resort 2027 collection, which looked to Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings and the desert landscape surrounding her New Mexico home, Sol y Sombra.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Geomorphology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geomorphology. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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