Concepts Definitions
nnnn- n
- Accretion: The gradual increase of land by natural forces near a body of water, where waterborne sediments are deposited on waterfront property. nnnn
- Avulsion: A sudden tearing away or decrease of land by the action of water. nnnn
- Reliction: The gradual lowering of water levels, which uncovers dry land that was previously submerged. nnnn
- Erosion: The process where the surface of the land wears away by the actions of water or wind, leading to a gradual decrease of soil or land. n