Which construction failing occurred notably above Pisa because of uneven subsoil consolidation?

💡 Explanation

Differential settlement caused the Tower to lean because the underlying alluvial soil contains varying layers of soft clay, therefore the tower leans, rather than an even subsidence impacting the whole structure.

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