Which disadvantage arises when contour Terracing fails due to increased soil saturation?

💡 Explanation

Slope destabilization occurs because increased saturation elevates pore water pressure, reducing effective stress, and shear strength via the MECHANISM of soil liquefaction; therefore, terraces fail catastrophically, rather than experiencing reduced usability or mere biodiversity loss.

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