Property Ownership

In Florida, 'avulsion' differs from accretion in that avulsion is:

AA gradual addition of land by water movement
BA sudden, violent loss or addition of land (such as from a hurricane or flood)✓ Correct
CA legal process for acquiring land by adverse possession
DA government condemnation of waterfront property

Explanation

Avulsion is the sudden loss or addition of land caused by a violent natural event (flood, storm, earthquake). Unlike accretion (gradual), avulsion typically does not change property boundaries — the original boundary line remains even if land physically moves.

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