Regional exhumation, also known as regional exhumation tectonics, is a research area within geology that focuses on the processes and tectonic mechanisms responsible for the uplift and erosion of large regions of the Earth's crust. This type of research often involves studying the relationships between tectonic events, erosion patterns, and exhumation rates to understand how and why certain regions have been uplifted and exposed at the surface over time. By studying regional exhumation, scientists can gain insights into the geological history of a particular area, as well as better understand the forces that shape the Earth's landscape.