Which consequence occurred when Inca terraces saturated intensely?

💡 Explanation

Excess saturation increases hydrostatic pressure within the terrace fill. This induced Shear failure leads to terrace collapse because strength is exceeded; therefore slope failure occurs rather than stable nutrient leaching or radiative effects impacting the crops.

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