Landforms Names in English with Their Pictures

• Mountain
• Hill
• Plateau
• Plain
• Valley
• Canyon
• Gorge
• Cliff
• Ridge
• Peak
• Summit
• Range
• Basin
• Depression
• Escarpment
• Butte
• Mesa
• Dune
• Desert
• Oasis

• Mountain
  A very high area of land that rises steeply above the ground around it. Mountains are usually rocky and may have snow on their tops.
  
• Hill
  A raised area of land that is lower and gentler than a mountain. Hills often have smooth slopes and are easier to climb.
  
• Plateau
  A large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it. Plateaus usually have steep sides and a level top.
  
• Plain
  A wide stretch of flat or gently rolling land. Plains are often used for farming because the soil is good and the land is easy to work on.
  
• Valley
  A low area of land between hills or mountains. Many valleys have rivers flowing through them.
  
• Canyon
  A deep valley with very steep sides, usually formed by a river cutting through rock over many years.
  
• Gorge
  A narrow and deep valley with steep walls. It is often smaller than a canyon but just as steep.
  
• Cliff
  A very steep or vertical face of rock. Cliffs can be found near oceans, rivers, or mountains.
  
• Ridge
  A long, narrow stretch of high land. A ridge often connects several peaks or hills.
  
• Peak
  The pointed top of a mountain or hill. It is usually the highest part.
  
• Summit
  The highest point of a mountain. Reaching the summit often means reaching the very top.
  
• Range
  A group of mountains or hills connected in a long line. Many famous mountains are part of ranges.
  
• Basin
  A low area of land surrounded by higher land. Water often collects in basins.
  
• Depression
  An area of land that is lower than the land around it. Some depressions are even below sea level.
  
• Escarpment
  A long, steep slope or cliff that separates two levels of land. It often marks a change in land height.
  
• Butte
  A tall, isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top. It is smaller than a mesa.
  
• Mesa
  A large, flat-topped hill with steep sides. Mesas are common in dry regions.
  
• Dune
  A mound or ridge of sand formed by wind. Dunes are often found in deserts or near beaches.
  
• Desert
  A very dry area of land with little rainfall. Deserts may be hot or cold and have few plants.
  
• Oasis
  A fertile spot in a desert where water is found. Oases support plant life and human settlement.
  

Landforms Pictures with Names and Types

• Delta
• Estuary
• Riverbank
• Floodplain
• Levee
• Waterfall
• Rapids
• Meander
• Oxbow
• Lakebed
• Shoreline
• Beach
• Coast
• Peninsula
• Isthmus
• Cape
• Bay
• Gulf
• Strait
• Fjord

• Delta
  A low, flat area of land formed where a river splits and spreads before entering the sea or a lake. Deltas are made from soil carried by the river.
  
• Estuary
  A place where a river meets the sea and fresh water mixes with salty water. Many fish and birds live in estuaries.
  
• Riverbank
  The land along the sides of a river. It supports plants and helps keep the river from spreading too wide.
  
• Floodplain
  Flat land beside a river that may be covered with water during heavy rain. Floodplains have rich soil good for farming.
  
• Levee
  A raised bank of earth built along a river to stop water from flooding nearby land.
  
• Waterfall
  A place where a river drops suddenly over a steep edge or rock. Waterfalls are formed by erosion.
  
• Rapids
  Fast-moving, rough water in a river where rocks make the flow uneven.
  
• Meander
  A wide, winding bend in a river. Meanders form as water slowly wears away the riverbanks.
  
• Oxbow
  A curved lake formed when a river bend gets cut off from the main river.
  
• Lakebed
  The bottom surface of a lake. It may be covered with sand, mud, or rocks.
  
• Shoreline
  The line where land meets a body of water such as a lake, river, or sea.
  
• Beach
  A sandy or pebbly area along the edge of a sea, lake, or river shaped by waves.
  
• Coast
  The land that lies next to the sea or ocean. Coasts can be rocky, sandy, or flat.
  
• Peninsula
  A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides but connected to the mainland.
  
• Isthmus
  A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas and has water on both sides.
  
• Cape
  A pointed piece of land that sticks out into the sea.
  
• Bay
  A wide, curved area of water partly surrounded by land. Bays are often calm.
  
• Gulf
  A large part of the sea that goes deep into the land. It is usually bigger than a bay.
  
• Strait
  A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water.
  
• Fjord
  A long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides, formed by glaciers in cold regions.
  

Different Types of Landforms with Pictures

• Island
• Archipelago
• Reef
• Atoll
• Lagoon
• Sandbar
• Spit
• Tombolo
• Headland
• Cove
• Shelf
• Trench
• Seamount
• Volcano
• Crater
• Caldera
• Lavafield
• Glacier
• Icecap
• Iceberg

• Island
  A piece of land completely surrounded by water. Islands can be small or large and may be found in oceans, seas, or lakes.
  
• Archipelago
  A group or chain of many islands located close to each other in the same area of water.
  
• Reef
  A raised area of rock or coral just below or above the sea surface. Reefs protect coastlines and support sea life.
  
• Atoll
  A ring-shaped coral island that surrounds a central lagoon. Atolls usually form in warm ocean waters.
  
• Lagoon
  A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sand, coral, or land. The water is usually calm.
  
• Sandbar
  A long, narrow buildup of sand formed by water currents. It may appear or disappear with changing water levels.
  
• Spit
  A narrow stretch of sand or land that extends into the sea from the coast, shaped by waves and wind.
  
• Tombolo
  A strip of land or sand that connects an island to the mainland or another island.
  
• Headland
  A high area of land that sticks out into the sea. Headlands are often rocky and face strong waves.
  
• Cove
  A small, sheltered bay with calm water. Coves are often protected by surrounding land.
  
• Shelf
  A gently sloping underwater land area near a continent. It is shallow compared to the deep ocean.
  
• Trench
  A very deep and narrow valley on the ocean floor. Trenches are the deepest parts of the sea.
  
• Seamount
  An underwater mountain rising from the ocean floor but not reaching the surface.
  
• Volcano
  An opening in the Earth’s surface where melted rock, ash, and gases come out. Volcanoes can be active or inactive.
  
• Crater
  A bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano. It is formed by explosions or collapsed rock.
  
• Caldera
  A large hollow formed when a volcano collapses after a major eruption.
  
• Lavafield
  A wide area covered with hardened lava after volcanic eruptions.
  
• Glacier
  A huge, slow-moving mass of ice formed from packed snow over many years.
  
• Icecap
  A thick layer of ice covering a large land area, usually found in very cold regions.
  
• Iceberg
  A large piece of ice that breaks off from a glacier and floats in the sea.
  

Common Landforms with Names and Images

• Moraine
• Cirque
• Arete
• Tundra
• Prairie
• Savanna
• Grassland
• Wetland
• Marsh
• Swamp
• Bog
• Steppe
• Badlands
• Foothills
• Highlands
• Lowlands
• Upland
• Tableland
• Karst
• Sinkhole

• Moraine
  A pile of rocks, soil, and sand left behind by a moving glacier. It shows where the glacier once traveled.
  
• Cirque
  A bowl-shaped hollow on a mountainside formed by glacier movement. It often holds snow or a small lake.
  
• Arete
  A sharp, narrow ridge formed between two glaciers. It looks like a thin, rocky spine.
  
• Tundra
  A cold, treeless land with frozen ground below the surface. Only small plants can grow there.
  
• Prairie
  A wide, flat grass-covered land with few trees. Prairies are often used for farming.
  
• Savanna
  A warm grassland with scattered trees. It has wet and dry seasons.
  
• Grassland
  A large open area where grasses grow more than trees. Many animals live in grasslands.
  
• Wetland
  Land that stays wet or flooded for part of the year. Wetlands help clean water and support wildlife.
  
• Marsh
  A wet area covered with soft plants like reeds and grasses. It often forms near rivers or lakes.
  
• Swamp
  A wet land with trees and standing water. Swamps are rich in plant and animal life.
  
• Bog
  A wet, muddy land with moss and little drainage. Bogs often have acidic water.
  
• Steppe
  A dry, grassy plain with few trees. It receives little rainfall.
  
• Badlands
  Dry land with rough shapes, deep cuts, and little plant life. It is formed by erosion.
  
• Foothills
  Low hills found at the base of a mountain range. They are higher than plains but lower than mountains.
  
• Highlands
  Elevated land with hills and mountains. The climate is often cooler.
  
• Lowlands
  Low-lying flat land near sea level. Lowlands are often fertile.
  
• Upland
  Raised land higher than nearby areas but not very high. It may have rolling hills.
  
• Tableland
  A flat, elevated area with steep sides. It looks like a table on top.
  
• Karst
  A land area shaped by dissolving rock, often with caves and underground rivers.
  
• Sinkhole
  A hole in the ground formed when the land surface collapses due to underground erosion.
  

List of Landforms with Names and Images

• Cavern
• Cave
• Seastack
• Tor
• Inselberg
• Yardang
• Wadi
• Arroyo
• Gully
• Ravine
• Channel
• Sound
• Inlet
• Narrows
• Shoal
• Flats
• Mudflat
• Saltflat
• Playa
• Doline

Most Common Landforms Names with Pictures

• Cavern
  A very large underground space formed naturally in rock. Caverns often have high ceilings and wide chambers.
  
• Cave
  A natural hollow in the ground or rock. Caves can be small or large and may hold water or air.
  
• Seastack
  A tall pillar of rock standing alone in the sea near a coast. It forms when waves wear away the land around it.
  
• Tor
  A high, rocky hilltop with exposed stone. Tors are shaped by weather and erosion.
  
• Inselberg
  An isolated hill or mountain rising from flat land. It stands alone and is often rocky.
  
• Yardang
  A long, narrow ridge shaped by strong wind erosion in dry regions.
  
• Wadi
  A dry riverbed found in desert areas. It fills with water only after heavy rain.
  
• Arroyo
  A small, steep-sided stream channel that stays dry most of the time.
  
• Gully
  A deep channel formed by flowing water after heavy rain. Gullies grow wider over time.
  
• Ravine
  A narrow, deep valley with steep sides. It is often formed by running water.
  
• Channel
  A path through which water flows, such as in a river or sea. It guides water movement.
  
• Sound
  A wide body of water between land areas or between an island and the mainland.
  
• Inlet
  A narrow opening of water reaching into the land from a larger water body.
  
• Narrows
  A tight, narrow section of a river or waterway where land comes close together.
  
• Shoal
  A shallow area of water near the shore. Shoals can be dangerous for boats.
  
• Flats
  Low, flat land near water that may flood during high tides.
  
• Mudflat
  A soft, muddy area left uncovered when the tide goes out. Many small creatures live there.
  
• Saltflat
  A flat land covered with salt left behind after water dries up.
  
• Playa
  A dry lakebed in a desert that may fill with water after rain.
  
• Doline
  A natural hollow in the ground formed by the collapse or erosion of limestone rock.
  

Most Common Landforms Names with Pictures