Applied geomorphology examines how landforms and geological processes impact society and how human activities affect landforms. It provides solutions to issues like coastal erosion, landslides, and river management. Applied geomorphologists create maps, models, and predictions to help scientists, engineers, and decision-makers address hazards, land use, natural resources, and environmental changes. They also advise on public policy regarding human-landform interactions.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Continued
GEOMORPHOLOGYAND MILITARY
GEOLOGY
GEOMORPHOLOGYAND REGIONAL
PLANNING
GEOMORPHOLOGYAND
URBANIZATION
GEOMORPHOLOGYAND COASTAL
ZONE MANAGEMENT
GEOMORPHOLOGYAND HAZARD
MANAGEMENT

7. 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