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land > geomorphic process

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geomorphic process  

Definition

  • The physical and chemical interactions between the Earth's surface and the natural forces acting upon it to produce landforms. The processes are determined by such natural environmental variables as geology, climate, vegetation and baselevel, to say nothing of human interference. The nature of the process and the rate at which it operates will be influenced by a change in any of these variables.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3652

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