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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from the extensive undercutting during a Roman siege?
A)Torsion catapult range increased vastly
B)Defensive counter-mine's rapid structural collapse
C)Sudden undermining tower structural failure✓
D)Rapid spread of tunnel suffocation
💡 Explanation
When the undersoil and walls under siege towers were undercut, Soil Liquefaction quickly eroded internal strength because saturated soil lost effective stress; therefore the tower collapsed suddenly and unexpectedly, rather than experiencing a slow settling.
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