Geomorphology is the scientific discipline that studies landforms and the processes responsible for shaping them over time. It examines the physical structure of the Earth's surface, including the study of weathering, erosion, and deposition. The field analyzes various natural agents, such as running water (fluvial processes), glaciers (glacial processes), wind (eolian processes), and tectonic forces, to understand how materials are transported and deposited. By correlating the characteristics of observed landforms with the physical processes that created them, geomorphology provides insights into the planet's geological history and ongoing dynamic equilibrium.