In ancient sieges which consequence of undermining defenses most directly resulted from overburden?

💡 Explanation

Overburden in siege tunnels increases localized stress via soil COMPACTION which induces slow deformation. Therefore, delayed collapse occurs rather than instantaneous buckling, increased impact, or seismic destabilization because those are dependent on shock or dynamic loads.

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