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Which risk rose during extended Viking voyages due to hull flexing?

A)Increased ballast shift incidents
B)Accelerated rope fiber degradation
C)Weakened clinker strake integrity
D)Compromised sailcloth waterproofing

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Weakened clinker strake integrity increased because continuous wave action induced excessive hull flexing. This straining affected the iron rivets holding the overlapping planks, initiating metal fatigue. Eventually, leaks are common rather than stable sail performance on return.

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