Which downstream effect of prolonged high-volume flows typically initiates alluvial fan stream incision?

💡 Explanation

Decreased flow competence reduces sediment transport; therefore, larger particles cannot be moved, causing aggradation and increased stream slope via the mechanism of sediment deposition. This increases sediment deposition rates; alluvial fan streams incise rather than experience lateral widening because of enhanced deposition.

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