What occurs when levee height is insufficient during flooding?

💡 Explanation

Avulsion occurs when overtopping levees erode rapidly during floods, causing a sudden channel change, because the increased flow seeks alternative, steeper downstream routes. Therefore, avulsion happens, rather than simple overbank deposition which happens with gradual, low-energy flooding.

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