Which outcome results when river meander sinuosity nears cutoff?

💡 Explanation

Oxbow lake formation initiates due to channel shortening via Avulsion; therefore, lateral migration increases curvature further, because the river takes the steeper gradient path rather than traveling the long meander ultimately, cutting off the neck.

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