Which outcome occurs when vegetation loss destabilizes alluvial terraces?

💡 Explanation

Increased debris flows occur because vegetation anchors soil; removal leads to hillslope instability, promoting **slope failure**. Without root cohesion, gravity overcomes friction therefore soil mass mobilizes faster rather than remaining stable and allowing weathering.

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