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Which crucial consequence occurred when the Antonine Wall's turf rampart experienced prolonged rainfall?

A)Increased mortar hydrolysis rates
B)Reduced labor migration rates
C)Decreased strategic watchtower visibility
D)Induced hydrostatic pressure failures

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Hydrostatic pressure failures increased because prolonged rainfall caused water saturation within the turf rampart; the resulting internal water pressure exceeded the soil's shear strength, therefore triggering slope instability and deformation rather than chemical or visibility reduction

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