Which factor drives oxbow lake formation disproportionately during glacial retreats?

💡 Explanation

Increased meltwater discharge elevates sediment transport via **aggradation,** because higher load encourages extensive channel migration. Therefore, oxbow lakes form faster due to cutoff meanders that are sediment filled, rather than steady flows contributing to stable, long term changes.

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