Geology And Landforms
17 entries in the Geology And Landforms compendium.
Abyssal plainVast, flat, and mysterious: the abyssal plains of the deep ocean floor.Aeolian processesWind-driven processes that shape Earth's surface through erosion, transport, and deposition.Alluvial fanFan-shaped sediment deposits formed where confined channels widen.ArchipelagoA chain, cluster, or collection of islands.Artificial islandHuman-made landforms built for settlement, defense, or economic purposes.AtollRing-shaped coral island encircling a lagoon, found in warm tropical seas.BasaltFine-grained volcanic rock covering most of Earth's surface.BogA peat-accumulating wetland that is acidic and nutrient-poor.BrecciaClastic rock of angular fragments bound by matrix or cement.CanyonDeep cleft formed by river erosion over geologic time.CliffA steep rock face formed by erosion and weathering.CoastCoasts are dynamic boundaries between land and sea.Conglomerate (geology)Sedimentary rock of rounded gravel clasts in finer matrix.Continental shelfSubmerged edge of a continent, rich in life and resources.Coral reefUnderwater ecosystems built by coral polyps, often called the rainforests of the sea.BayA recessed coastal body connecting to a larger water body.Body of waterAccumulated water on Earth's surface, natural or artificial.
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