Fluvial Geomorphology is the study of rivers and the processes which shape them and the surrounding land. It studies how these dynamic watercourses evolve, migrate, and interact with the environment and create landforms around them.
Rivers are very dynamic and change, evolve, and morph over time. Fluvial geomorphology seeks an explanation for the mechanisms and processes which control these changes. It also helps us to understand mechanisms like channel patterns, sediment transport, aggradation (delta/deposition), and degradation (erosion).
The study of fluvial geomorphology involves a collection of field observation, laboratory testing, empirical design, and computer modeling.
