Fluvial Landforms Erosional and Depositional

Fluvial landforms are generated by running water, mainly rivers Fluvial derives from the Latin word ‘fluvius’ meaning river Fluvial landforms range in size from small features like rills to large rivers and their drainage basins About 68% of the...

Volcanism and Volcanic Landforms

Volcanism Volcanism is the process of molten rock coming out of the Earth’s surface. It happens because of the Earth’s internal heat and is part of the rock cycle. Volcanic eruptions occur when molten lava reaches the surface of the Earth. Volcanoes are...

Tsunami

Seismic waves in the ocean and seawater cause high sea waves known as tsunami “Tsunami” is a Japanese term for “harbor wave” Tsunamis are generated by impulsive disturbances in a body of water They have extremely long wavelengths and long...

Exogenic Forces Denudation Weathering

Exogenic (Exogenetic) Processes Exogenic forces are forces that come from the earth’s exterior or atmosphere. These forces cause land wearing down and are known as land wearing forces. Exogenic processes result from stress induced by various forces caused by the...