Home Fluvial geomorphology? Fluvial geomorphology is the science dealing with the physical processes and characteristics of rivers and streams: Some geomorphic factors considered during stream assessment are: Lateral and Vertical Channel Variability Bed and Bank Material Type, Composition and Stratigraphy Bed Forms Channel Cross Section Shape Channel Gradient River Valley Conditions Floodplain Conditions Riparian Vegetation Upstream Watershed Conditions (impervious cover, soils, vegetation)