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Geomorphic Processes Overview

Geomorphic processes are natural forces that shape the Earth's surface, categorized into endogenic (internal) and exogenic (external) processes. Endogenic processes include diastrophism and volcanism, while exogenic processes encompass weathering, mass wasting, erosion, and deposition. These processes, driven by agents like water, glaciers, wind, waves, and ocean currents, work together to create diverse landforms over millions of years.

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Geomorphic Processes Overview

Geomorphic processes are natural forces that shape the Earth's surface, categorized into endogenic (internal) and exogenic (external) processes. Endogenic processes include diastrophism and volcanism, while exogenic processes encompass weathering, mass wasting, erosion, and deposition. These processes, driven by agents like water, glaciers, wind, waves, and ocean currents, work together to create diverse landforms over millions of years.

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Geomorphic Processes: A Short Summary

Geomorphic processes are the natural forces that shape the Earth's surface. They can be
broadly divided into two categories: endogenic (internal) and exogenic (external).

Endogenic Processes
 Diastrophism: Movements of the Earth's crust, like folding, faulting, and warping.
 Volcanism: The eruption of molten rock (magma) onto the Earth's surface.

Exogenic Processes
 Weathering: The breaking down of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface.
o Physical weathering: Due to temperature changes, frost action, and salt
wedging.
o Chemical weathering: Due to chemical reactions with water, oxygen, and
carbon dioxide.
 Mass Wasting: The downhill movement of soil and rock due to gravity.
o Landslides, creep, slump, and debris flows.
 Erosion: The wearing away of the Earth's surface by wind, water, ice, and other
agents.
 Deposition: The accumulation of eroded material in new locations.
Geomorphic agents are the natural forces that carry out these processes. They include:
 Running water: Rivers, streams, and groundwater.
 Glaciers: Large masses of ice that move slowly.
 Wind: A powerful force that can erode and transport sediment.
 Waves: The rhythmic movement of water caused by wind.
 Ocean currents: Large-scale movements of water in the oceans.
These processes work together to create a variety of landforms, such as mountains, valleys,
plains, and coastlines. Over millions of years, they have shaped the Earth's surface into what
it is today.

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