Which consequence arises when under-compaction affects ancient Andean terracing?

💡 Explanation

Soil under-compaction increases hydraulic conductivity, enabling increased water infiltration and a weakening of the structural integrity; the mechanism of hydraulic failure is triggered because soil structure degrades affecting the wall stability; therefore, soil erosion increases rather than soil retaining.

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