Which geomorphic effect accelerates floodplain widening due to lateral erosion in alluvial rivers?

💡 Explanation

Meander cutoffs cause accelerated floodplain widening, because redirected channel flow rapidly erodes the newly exposed bank; this is channel avulsion. Sediment deposition happens elsewhere, therefore diverted flow increases localized erosion of cut banks, rather than stabilizing the river.

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