Property Ownership

In South Dakota, 'avulsion' differs from 'accretion' in that avulsion refers to:

AGradual soil deposit along a shoreline
BSudden loss or gain of land due to rapid water action (flood, landslide, storm)✓ Correct
CThe government taking land for public use
DVoluntary sale of a portion of a larger parcel

Explanation

Avulsion is the sudden, rapid shift of a water boundary due to flood, storm, or natural disaster. Unlike accretion, title does not automatically transfer with avulsive changes.

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