pediplain
pediplain, broad, relatively flat rock surface formed by the joining of several pediments. (See pediment.) Pediplains are usually formed in arid or semi-arid climates and may have a thin veneer of sediments. It is postulated that the pediplain may be the last stage of landform evolution, the final result of the processes of erosion.
This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title:
pediplain
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
04 March 2009
Access Date:
November 13, 2026