Property Ownership
What is 'avulsion' in Delaware property law?
AThe gradual wearing away of land by water
BThe sudden loss of land due to a violent act of nature (flood, storm) that carries it away✓ Correct
CThe gradual deposit of new land through sedimentation
DThe government's power to acquire land by eminent domain
Explanation
Avulsion is the sudden loss of land due to a violent natural event (storm, flood) that carries the land away. Unlike the gradual process of erosion, avulsion does not change property boundaries — the original owner typically retains title.
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