Why Might the Infiltration of Water Deep into a Slide

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why might the infiltration of water deep into a slide mass increase landslide hazards?

• A)Deep infiltration forces vegetation to root more deeply.
• B)Water will erode the subsurface materials, reducing strength of the slide mass.
• C)Water in the deep subsurface influences soil formation, leading to shallow soil slips.
• D)The water increases the pore water pressure, effectively lifting the slide mass from stable ground beneath.

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