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← HistoryWhich consequence results when incorrect positioning of Inca stone masonry?
A)Thermal expansion causes joint fractures
B)Liquefaction leads to structural collapse
C)Seismic resonance induces catastrophic failure✓
D)Capillary action degrades stone integrity
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Seismic activity causes the risk of seismic resonance because improperly interlocked stones allow greater movement. This amplifies ground motion in a selective manner and can induce catastrophic failure, rather than thermal expansion's localized damage in joint material or simple uniform collapse.
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