Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Trigger for Slope

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common trigger for slope failure?

• A) adding water to a slope
• B) volcanic eruption
• C) shaking during an earthquake
• D) oversteepening of cliffs or hillslopes during road construction
• E) all of these are common triggers for slope failure

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