What outcome arises as meltwater discharge decreases at glacial alluvial fans?

💡 Explanation

Downcutting occurs due to sediment supply reduction. Channel Incision happens as meltwater outflow declines because decreased stream competence results in a shift towards erosion rather than deposition; therefore channels cut downwards, rather than agrading; this is because debris flows would decrease with less water flow.

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