Which risk increases when the stepped geometry of Ziggurat structures experiences prolonged rainfall?

💡 Explanation

Increased hydrostatic pressure is a risk because water accumulation within the stepped structure increases the lateral force acting on retaining walls; therefore structural integrity erodes, rather than accelerated oxidation or direct shear stress, as water's weight is the primary stressor.

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