Development of Pediments: Top 4 Theories | Landforms | Geography
The following points highlight the top four theories for the development of pediments. The theories are: 1. Lawson's Recession Theory 2. Sheet-Flood Theory of McGee 3. Lateral Erosion Theory 4. Composite Theory. 1. Lawson's Recession Theory: According to A.C. Lawson (1915) pediments are developed because of gradual recession of mountain front caused by weathering and erosion. Due to backwasting of [...]