Property Ownership

In South Carolina, 'avulsion' refers to:

AThe gradual erosion of shoreline property
BThe sudden loss of land due to a flood or change in a waterway✓ Correct
CThe voluntary transfer of land to the government
DThe addition of land through accretion

Explanation

Avulsion is the sudden, violent loss (or gain) of land due to a natural event such as a flood or earthquake. Unlike accretion (gradual), avulsion changes the boundary quickly.

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