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 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 interns create discussion scenarios that invite the attendees of the forum to think about the issues of air quality, water quality, and urban geomorphology from a variety of policy perspectives. Guest, Discover Magazine, 10 Dec. 2014 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
  • While the baby and toddler crates are generalized, older kids have their choice of themes: science, engineering, art, and geography.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But mostly, what the rich women did was go on a trip to Oceanside, California, which, for those without intimate knowledge of geography or the California coast, is between Orange County and San Diego.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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  • Helping employees navigate the topography by feeling secure and united helps employees know what is expected and predicts the behaviors desired.
    Andrea Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The island also has some of the most dramatic topography in Greece.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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  • World & Nation Column One: This newspaper has never forgotten the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — and its fight continues May 22, 2020 More than sweeping landscapes Biden’s designations have gone beyond the canyons and mesas of the West.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Some suites feature a private terrace, allowing guests to enjoy their own unique view of the city’s landscape.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Geomorphology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geomorphology. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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