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
  • Today’s fight cannot be removed from that history and geography; gaining the upper hand in the current battle is not the same as winning the wider war.
    John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • California’s current minimum wage is $16 an hour, though a complex set of exemptions based on the type of industry and geography already mean bigger paydays for many workers.
    Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • These are the two largest American cities, antipodes in style and topography.
    Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The radar will also study the ice’s structure and thickness, as well as the moon’s surface topography, composition, and roughness.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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  • The company acknowledges the risks associated with market adoption of lidar technology and the competitive landscape.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024

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“Geomorphology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geomorphology. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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