geomorfología

Definitions of geomorfología
  1. noun
    the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
    synonyms: morfología
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    types:
    tectónica
    the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
    petrología
    the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
    type of:
    geofísica
    geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth
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