Which effect accelerates during peak river discharge events on artificially raised levees?

💡 Explanation

An increased *hydraulic gradient* leads to faster seepage and potential levee failure because water flows more rapidly through the levee, increasing pore pressure that weakens the levee structure; therefore, 'B' is the answer, rather than consolidation which would normally stabiliize unless saturated.

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