Which mechanism explains concentrated stream erosion near fault lines?

💡 Explanation

Preferential flow erosion concentrates stream power along weakened fault zones because fracturing increases permeability. Therefore, more erosion occurs at fault lines, rather than evenly across the landscape, due to concentrated water flow.

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