Geomorphological (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to geological structure; "geomorphological features of the Black Hills"; "morphological features of granite"; "structural effects of folding and faulting of the earth's surface".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The geomorphological features of the Grand Canyon are a testament to the region's complex geological history.
- Geomorphological studies of the area revealed a unique combination of tectonic and volcanic activity.
- The geomorphological characteristics of the landscape were shaped by millions of years of erosion and deposition.
- Researchers used geomorphological mapping to identify areas of high landslide risk in the mountainous region.
- The geomorphological evolution of the coastline was influenced by changes in sea level and coastal processes.