Which structural weakness frequently undermined Roman siege ramp ("agger") construction against fortified cities?

💡 Explanation

When a siege ramp reached considerable height, soil creep caused lateral deformation of the ramp because of the weight overcoming soil shear strength. This caused a partial collapse requiring repairs. Therefore, lateral collapse resulted, rather than liquefaction, settlement, or burrowing which depend upon different environmental factors.

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