In the study of geomorphology and the latest tectonics of the Earth's crust, space photomaterials (photographs, diagrams, etc.) are increasingly used.

In the search for oil and gas deposits, the study of tectonic discontinuities in the continuity of sedimentary cover and basement rocks is of great importance. The application of various methods of morphostructural and morphometric analysis in closed areas speeds up and reduces the cost of prospecting, as well as significantly improves the quality of geological exploration.