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    Applied geomorphology examines how landforms and geological processes impact and are impacted by society. It provides solutions to issues like coastal erosion, landslides, and river management through maps, models, and prediction tools. Applied geomorphologists work to influence public policy and advise on hazards, land use, natural resources, and environmental management in a way that benefits both society and earth sciences.

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    Applied geomorphology examines how landforms and geological processes impact and are impacted by society. It provides solutions to issues like coastal erosion, landslides, and river management through maps, models, and prediction tools. Applied geomorphologists work to influence public policy and advise on hazards, land use, natural resources, and environmental management in a way that benefits both society and earth sciences.

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    Applied geomorphology examines how landforms and geological processes impact and are impacted by society. It provides solutions to issues like coastal erosion, landslides, and river management through maps, models, and prediction tools. Applied geomorphologists work to influence public policy and advise on hazards, land use, natural resources, and environmental management in a way that benefits both society and earth sciences.

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    APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY

    Applied geomorphology is a field of science where the


    research outcomes provide information geomorphic landforms
    or processes that may be of concern to society, and where
    relevant, provides solution to problems of geomorphic context.
    Applied geomorphology examines geomorphic impacts that
    affect society, as well as society impact on geomorphic forms
    and processes.
    The application of geomorphic knowledge to problem solving
    spans all of the classic traditions of geomorphology and is use
    for human-environmental solutions across a broad range of
    geographic, including coastal shoreline erosion control,
    landslide risk assessments, and dam related river management
    issue.
    Continued
    Resources, particularly maps, models, and
    prediction tools, provided by applied
    geomorphologist are useful to scientists, engineers,
    consultants, and decision-makers involved with
    hazards, land-use planning, natural resources,
    environmental management, and global
    environment change.
     Applied geomorphologist working independently
    or serving on multidisciplinary advisory panels are
    well positioned to influence public policy to the
    benefit of society and the earth sciences.
    Continued
    • There has been an increasing recognition of the practical
    application of geomorphic principles and the findings of
    geomorphological research to human beings who are
    influenced by and, in turn, influenced the surface features of
    the earth.
    • Continuous increase in population has led to pressure on land
    resources, extension of agriculture to hilly and marginal lands
    resulted in man induced catastrophies like soil erosion,
    landslides, sedimentation and floods.
    • A proper interpretation of landforms throws light upon the
    geologic history, structure, and lithology of a region.
    • As geology becomes more specialized there is growing
    possibility that the application of geomorphology to problems
    of applied geology will be overlooked.
    Continued
    The role of applied geomorphology relates
    mainly to the problems of analyzing and
    monitoring landscape forming processes that may
    arise from human interference.
    Human beings have over time tried to tame and
    modify geomorphic/environmental processes to
    suit their economic needs.
    Geomorphology has diverse application over a
    large area of human activity while
    geomorphologist may serve more effectively the
    need of society.
    Applied geomorphology types
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY
    • 1) Hydrology of lime stone
    • 2) Glaciated areas and ground water
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND MINERAL EXPLORATION
    • 1) Surface expression of ore bodies
    • 2) Weathering residues
    • 3) Epigenetic minerals and unconformities
    • 4) Placer deposits
    • 5) Oil exploration
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND ENGINEERING WORKS
    • 1) Road construction
    • 2) Dam site selection
    • 3) Location of sand and gravel pits
    Continued
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND MILITARY
    GEOLOGY
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND REGIONAL
    PLANNING
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND
    URBANIZATION
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND COASTAL
    ZONE MANAGEMENT
    GEOMORPHOLOGY AND HAZARD
    MANAGEMENT
    Other application of geomorphology
    Some of the applications of geomorphic have
    been used in applied geomorphology but there
    are other fields where geomorphic knowledge
    of terrain is more important.
    Soil map
    Topographic map
    Air photographs and satellite imageries
    Remote sensing
    GIS

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