Geomorphology

Science of Scenery

In this section, we will explore some of the foundational concepts that undergird the all of geomorphology. And let's be frank, a lot of the content that we will cover in this section is widely applicable across the sciences. These building blocks will arise in every field of science you work in, so let's anchor our work in these foundations.

We will start with a broad overview of how landscapes are described and classified qualitatively. We will then move into understanding the mathematical building blocks needed for a quantitative description of landscapes. Then, we will learn about the methods for measuring landscapes, and providing the data to test quantitative models. Finally, we will explore how these components come together to provide a theoretical framework for landscape evolution: morphodynamics.