The theory of Isostasy was developed by:

The correct answer is Dutton, C.E.The theory of Isostasy explains the tendency of Earth's crust to attain equilibrium and distribution of the material in Earth's crust.This theory is based on the opposing influence of buoyancy and gravity.This was coined by C.E. Dutton in 1889.It is utilized to explain how different TOPOGRAPHIC heights can exist on Earth's surface.Their theory helps in explaining -Mountain building.Sedimentary basin formation.The breakup of continents.The formation of near ocean basins.Factors that affect isostatic equilibrium.Change in ice cover.Endogenic forces.eugenic forces.Airy postulated that crustal material has UNIFORM DENSITY but the topographical feature has varying depth up to which ROOTS penetrate.Pratt postulated that crustal material has varying density but uniform depth up to which roots penetrate.J.W. Powell is credited for giving the concept of base-level.