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
  • Soils and Geology of Temecula Valley The unique geography and geology of Temecula Valley play a significant role in shaping the region’s terroir.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Editor’s picks The geography of the Pacific Palisades caused another difficulty in efforts to combat the flames: its hilly landscape covers elevations from sea level up to 1,500 feet, and water pressure in those higher places fell as the tanks were used up.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Justin Rose grilled Armstrong on the exact topography of TGL’s greens, looking for literal edges.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, the canyon’s thick vegetation and difficult topography didn’t help matters.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • McDonald’s leaders were attuned to the shifting legal, regulatory and public opinion landscape surrounding DEI policies long before Starbuck came calling.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.
    Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Geomorphology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geomorphology. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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