Pediplain Concept Explained

The concept of the pediplain is primarily associated with the geomorphological work of L.C. King.

L.C. King's Contribution

L.C. King developed the concept of the pediplain, which refers to a large, relatively flat area of land formed by the coalescence of individual pediments. He proposed a theory of landscape evolution involving multiple cycles of erosion, leading to the formation of extensive plains through processes like weathering and erosion, particularly in arid and semi-arid environments.

• Pediment: A gently sloping surface of rock or debris, usually found at the base of a mountain in arid or semi-arid regions.
• Pediplain: The result of the expansion and merging of pediments across a landscape.

Geomorphological Associations

While other geomorphologists like W.M. Davis (Davisian cycle of erosion) and W. Penk (Peneplain concept) contributed significantly to landscape evolution theories, the specific term and detailed concept of the pediplain are credited to L.C. King's research, especially his work in Southern Africa.