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
  • The library’s collection encompasses all of La Jolla and is divided into sections by geography and subject matter.
    Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The Aurora Police Department currently splits its efforts among different beats, which similar to Aurora City Council wards divide up the city based on geography and police calls, and these will also be considered under the study to see if changes need to be made, Rowley said.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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  • Savor Puerto Rican coffee The Cordillera Central mountain range—the only mountain range on Puerto Rico’s main island—provides the ideal climate, topography, and soil for growing outstanding coffee beans.
    Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
  • And an argument certainly could be made for doing something wholly new and different, with a change in climate, topography and even time zone.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • As a result, the legal landscape surrounding copyright and AI is in flux.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Maryland’s financial landscape has changed drastically.
    J.B. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025

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

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