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 Explain the nature and scope of Geomorphology. Discuss the approaches to Geomorphology in detail.

27 Jul 2026
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Geomorphology is the scientific study of landforms, their origin, evolution, characteristics, distribution, and the processes responsible for shaping the Earth's surface. The term is derived from the Greek words *geo* (Earth), *morphe* (form), and *logos* (study). It examines the interaction between endogenic forces, such as tectonic movements and volcanism, and exogenic forces, such as weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition. Geomorphology serves as a bridge between physical geography, geology, hydrology, climatology, and environmental science by explaining how landscapes develop and change over time. The nature of geomorphology is both dynamic and interdisciplinary. It recognizes that landforms are continuously modified through natural processes operating at different spatial and temporal scales. The subject emphasizes that no landform is permanent, as mountains, valleys, plateaus, plains, deserts, and coastal features are constantly evolving under the influence of internal and external forces. Geomorphology combines field observations, laboratory analysis, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and numerical modelling to understand landscape evolution. It is both descriptive and analytical, seeking not only to identify landforms but also
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