Which outcome occurs when a coastal levee under intense wave action exceeds its design shear strength?

💡 Explanation

Localized mass wasting occurs because exceeding the design shear strength induces slope instability that triggers gravitational erosion. Therefore, the structure fails at its base, rather than involving airborne particles or biological/chemical factors.

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