Geomorphological considerations are essential in la ndslide occurrence analysis, and thus terrain attributes and modelling processes occurrin g over the surfaces need to be understood. Slope pr ocesses are an integral part of dynamic geomorphology; they are part of the variables controlling long-term la ndscape evolution. In recent years, growing population and expansion of settlements over hazardous areas have greatly increased the impact of natural disasters, especial ly in developing countries such as Colombia, and lo cally the Aburra Valley, which is classified as one of the ar eas most affected by landslides in Colombia. The hi gh rate urbanization and the morphology of the valley, have forced many people to live on landslide-prone slop es. The ancient and recent history of the Aburra Valley has been characterized by occurrence of numerous landslides, which have caused great economic losses and casualties. Consequently, numerous studies abo ut landslide occurrence in the Aburra Valley have been carried out. Some of them have reported the need o f studies concerning the understanding of slope dynamic and its relationship to landslide occurrence. Lo ng-term landscape evolution offers the best explanation of the relative sensitivities of landscape elements to anthropogenic intervention. Accordingly, it is very important to identify not only the hazard created or accentuated by encroaching urban sprawl, but also t hat connected to geomorphological and geological conditions associated with its location. The object ive of this paper is focused on the link between la ndscape evolution and landslide occurrence in the Aburra Va lley, and discuss a geomorphological framework that will permit accurate assessment of landslide susceptibil ity and hazard.