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
  • Beat the winter traffic—or ski-in without the crowds Some of Tahoe’s winter woes are caused by the region’s natural geography.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The country’s geography squeezes a wild variety into a tight map.
    William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Nevis Excellent year-round diving awaits on Nevis with its crystal-clear waters, rich marine biodiversity and inactive volcanoes that helped shape the underwater topography.
    Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
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  • For Gay, the political landscape at home has elicited some spontaneous reactions from strangers abroad.
    Terry Ward, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Three employees of a landscape supply business in Texas were fatally shot Saturday morning, authorities said.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025

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

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