Which structural vulnerability arose when Roman aqueducts crossed seismic fault lines?

💡 Explanation

When Roman aqueducts crossed seismic fault lines, differential ground motion occurred leading to shearing forces on the arches because rigidity of arches is compromised by ground displacement. Therefore arch collapse results, rather than corrosion, silt buildup, or vegetation growth which are caused by different environmental factors.

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