Geomorphology

Geomorphology (from Ancient Greek: γῆ, gê, "earth"; μορφή, morphḗ, "form"; and λόγος, lógos, "study") is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features created by physical, chemical or biological processes operating at or near the Earth's surface. Geomorphologists seek to understand why landscapes look the way they do, to understand landform and terrain history and dynamics and to predict changes through a combination of field observations, physical experiments and numerical modeling. Geomorphologists work within disciplines such as physical geography, geology, geodesy, engineering geology, archaeology, climatology and geotechnical engineering. This broad base of interests contributes to …

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World Bank Group · 14 March 2024 English

aspects such as: physical environment (geology, geomorphology, soil, water, air, noise and vibration etc.) aspects such as: physical environment (geology, geomorphology, soil, water, air, noise and vibration etc.)


ICZM Platform: Integrated Coastal Zone Management Protocol · 13 March 2024 English

Connected closely to the Mediterranean Egypt / LAKE BARDAWIL France The littoral between Sète and Marseillan To combat erosion and preserve the in France, separating the Thau lagoon delicate coastal …

and property. harmonizing with the terrain's geomorphology and soil absorption The innovative reconstruction


World Bank Group · 13 March 2024 English

.............................. 80 4.1.7. Geomorphology and geology ............................... ........................... 82 Figure 23. Geomorphology of the project area .......................


ICZM Platform: Integrated Coastal Zone Management Protocol · 8 March 2024 English

NBS FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN COASTS 1.1 THE COASTAL ZONE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA The Mediterranean Basin stands as one of the world's most esteemed and cherished seas, encompassing an extensive …

consideration local ecological factors (i.e., soil, geomorphology). Such vegetation mosaics prevent the spread


World Bank Group · 6 March 2024 English

The Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe (STP) is the smallest independent island state in Africa, having gained independence in 1975, following the Seychelles. STP has a predominantly young …

residential areas described in the mission report Geomorphology studies and coastal dynamics and vegetative


World Bank Group · 19 February 2024 English

................................ 45 4.2. GEOMORPHOLOGY AND GEOLOGY ...............................


CEOBS: Conflict and Environment Observatory · 16 February 2024 English

While the mental impact of the war, there is still a profound lack majority were occupied after February 2022, at the time of precise knowledge about the extent and nature …

the Second World War, as seen in the altered geomorphology of many forests and other natural landscapes


IIC: India International Centre · 12 February 2024 English

disposition of the MHT govern the earthquakes in the Himalayan region, and the landscape and geomorphology control the damage pattern during the calamity. [...] In the eastern part of the Pithoragarh district

the Himalayan region, and the landscape and geomorphology control the damage pattern during the calamity


World Bank Group · 1 February 2024 English

This report presents the results of the Sectoral Recovery Capacity Assessment (SRCA) undertaken in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to assess the capacity of the country's agriculture sector, inclusive of …

hazard in SVG due to a combination of volcanic geomorphology and terrain, and inadequate sustainable land


EU: European Union · 29 January 2024 English

The green energy transition and its boost to the deployment of renewable energy can offer a unique opportunity for rural areas to benefit from their natural resources. The present study …

speeds are highly influenced by the local geomorphology, or on waterbodies, usually at sea (offshore


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