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The applied geomorphology and sustainable development perspective focuses on using geomorphic knowledge to address real-world environmental and societal challenges while promoting long-term ecological balance. Applied geomorphology examines how processes like erosion, flooding, land degradation, and coastal dynamics affect human settlements, infrastructure, and ecosystems, providing insights for hazard mitigation, resource management, and land-use planning. By integrating geomorphic principles into sustainable development, societies can design strategies that reduce vulnerability to natural disasters, conserve soil and water resources, and ensure resilient landscapes that support both human needs and environmental health. This approach bridges scientific understanding with practical applications, making geomorphology a vital tool for achieving sustainability goals in a changing world.
This lecture is part of GEO 302 GEOMORPHOLOGY in the Geology department. The course has 15 recorded lectures across 5 series, all free to watch. Read or download the GEO 302 lecture note to study alongside the video.
