We work in the field of planetary geomorphology, the study of how various processes may have shaped planetary surfaces and what those surface shapes can tell us about the geologic history of that body. In this work, we analyze spacecraft images, conduct experiments, and pursue field work of terrestrial analogues. Much of our current work involves exploring sedimentological land forms, deposits left by flowing rivers, blowing wind, or standing water, though we have also made contributions in the fields of tectonic geomorphology and impact craters. We investigate landforms primarily on Mars, Titan, and icy satellites, and on Earth as analogs.
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