Which long-term outcome results as a tectonic valley fills with sediment eroded through hydraulic action from a central, elevated source?

💡 Explanation

Alluvial fans develop because sediment deposition occurs as stream gradient decreases sharply at valley bottoms, thus the sediment load spreads outwards, rather than forming sorted layers like deltas; therefore, it's an alluvial fan rather than simply a river.

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