If a strip of land is washed away by flood, this action is known as:
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alluvium.
accretion.
Accretion (B) is incorrect because it refers to the gradual addition of land to a property through natural forces like water deposits. While similar to alluvium, accretion specifically describes the process of land addition, not the washing away of land.
avulsion.
Avulsion (C) is incorrect because it refers to the sudden removal of land by water, such as during a flood or change in course of a river. This process happens abruptly, not gradually as described in the question.
reversion.
Reversion (D) is incorrect because it refers to the return of property to the original grantor or heirs after a lease expires or a life estate ends. It has no relation to changes in land area due to water action.
Why is this correct?
Alluvium (A) is correct because it refers to the gradual deposit of soil or sediment by water, such as a river or flood, which can add to a property's land area. This process is typically slow and imperceptible, occurring over time rather than suddenly.
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