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Term: Avulsion Belt

Description:

An avulsion belt refers to a geological feature created by a river during periods of intense flooding or rapid changes to the channel. It is a narrow, flat stretch of land located adjacent to the river channel, which is periodically abandoned and created as the river meanders and floods its banks.

Samples Sentences:

• The avulsion belt along the Mississippi River is constantly changing due to the river's flood events.
• The avulsion belt left by the river's recent flood provided rich soil, attracting farmers to settle in the area.
• Geologists study the avulsion belts to understand the historical patterns of the river's behavior.

Related Products:

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• Geology Books
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