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avulsion
1. An abrupt change in the course of a stream or river, generally from one channel to a new one. In this meaning, the change is considered more extensive than the cutoff of a meander or similar local change in channel position. 2. Any sudden cutting off or separation of land or abrupt change in the course of a stream, generally by breaking through the stream banks during a flood, including the formation of a cutoff meander.
- Sõnaliik: noun
- Valdkond/domeen: Weather
- Category: Meteorology
- Company: AMS
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