Geomorphology: Exploring the shapes of the Earth

Geomorphology studies the shapes of the Earth's surface and its formative processes.
Classify processes into geographic, biotic, geological, and anthropogenic to understand changes in relief.
Its evolution began in the 19th century with the work of William Morris Davis and other scientists.
It is essential for managing the use of natural resources and anticipating natural disasters and climate change.

Germán Portillo04/02/2025 16:00Updated on 16/04/2025 10:12

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What is geomorphology?

Climatic geomorphology: Analyzes how climatic processes such as rainfall, winds and temperatures affect the development of relief.
Fluvial geomorphology: Studies the impact of rivers and water currents on landscape modeling.
Wind geomorphology: He specializes in transformations caused by winds, especially in arid and desert environments.
Glacial geomorphology: Investigate the shapes generated by glaciers and the dynamics of ice on the Earth's surface.
Structural geomorphology: Examines the interaction between geological structures such as faults and folds, and terrain modeling.