Physical Geography
Physical geography focuses on geography as an Earth science (and is sometimes called Earth System Science).
Physical geography is a branch of geography that focuses on the study of the natural features and processes of the Earth’s surface. It includes the examination of landforms, climate, vegetation, soils, and water resources. Physical geographers use a range of scientific methods and tools to analyze and understand the complex interactions between the Earth’s physical systems.
Learn about the different branches of geography that fall under the physical geography category: climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and more.
Caribbean Islands: the Greater Antilles
A Look at the geography of the Greater Antilles By looking at a map of the Caribbean we can easily ...
How Archaeologists and Geomorphologists Can Work Together to Understand the Quaternary
Archaeologists and geomorphologists are some of the best suited professions for interdisciplinary research into the Late Quaternary period.
Ancient Pluvial Lakes of North America and What They Can Tell Us about Climate Change
Datasets of paleoenvironmental variability contained in a variety of pluvial lakes is a treasure-trove of past climate conditions.
Various Forms of Carbon Sequestration: Helping the Overloaded Carbon Cycle
There are three main ways in which carbon can be removed from the atmosphere: physical processes, chemical processes and biological processes.
Animation of Southern Lights (Aurora Australis)
This animation of the Southern Lights was recorded on September 11, 2005, four days after a solar flare sent an ionized gas of protons and electrons known as plasma towards the earth.