Accretion refers to which of the following in land rights?

Accretion is a term used in land rights to describe the process by which land is increased due to the natural accumulation of soil, sediment, or other materials deposited by the action of water. This typically occurs along riverbanks, lake shores, or coastal areas where water currents transport materials that gradually build up over time, thereby increasing the land area of a property.

In this context, the concept highlights the dynamic nature of land ownership and how it can change over time due to natural processes. Property owners benefit from accretion as it increases their landholdings without a formal transaction. This distinguishes it from erosion, which is the gradual removal of soil from a property, or other processes that alter property rights or infrastructure, such as inheritance or construction.