Following heavy tephra deposition, which outcome becomes increasingly likely due to changes in load distribution?

💡 Explanation

Tephra deposition increases the overburden stress on slopes, driving instability because the mechanism is a reduction in the safety factor of slopes. This leads to landslides; therefore, answer C is appropriate rather than rebound or changing emissions that relate less predictably to the redistribution of material and stress.

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