Which mechanism accelerates sediment deposition at the seaward mouth of a fjord system following deglaciation?

💡 Explanation

When glacial meltwater enters the sea, electrostatic destabilization causes flocculation because freshwater meets saltwater, accelerating sedimentation . Therefore flocculation occurs, rather than isostatic rebound, reduced weathering load, or halocline stratification all of which require different environmental conditions.

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