Geomorphology

Wioleta Porębna

Wioleta is a researcher at the Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute in Wrocław, Poland. Her research focuses on the development of sandstone landscapes, particularly the origin, controls, and evolutionary pathways of valley networks in sandstone-dominated tablelands, with a geographical focus on the Bohemian Cretaceous Basin. She is also interested in mass movements, including the identification and analysis of palaeolandslides, as well as geoarchaeology. A dedicated field scientist, she enjoys geological mapping and the application of geophysical methods in geological investigations. She is also a co-editor of the GM Blog and an author of popular science articles, actively engaged in communicating geoscience to a broader audience.

Great Names in Geomorphology A–Z: Frank Ahnert

Wioleta Porębna August 1, 2026

Glencoe, Scotland – a classic glacial valley in the Scottish Highlands, featured on the cover of Frank Ahnert’s Introduction to Geomorphology (1998) (photo credit: David Tanner; modified under the terms of the CC BY-NC 3.0 licence)

Introducing our new mini-series by GM Blog co-editor Wioleta Porębna: Great Names in Geomorphology A–Z! Our readers will choose the next name in alphabetical order – leave your suggestions in the comments! Frank Ahnert (12 December 1927 – 10 September 2017) was a German geomorphologist whose work played a pivotal role in establishing quantitative and process-based approaches to the study of ...[Read More]