Which failure occurs when subsidence undermines Byzantine mosaic foundations?

💡 Explanation

Differential stress leads to tesserae detachment because ground shifts unevenly beneath the mosaic's rigid structure; this causes tension between individual tesserae and weakens their bond with the mortar. Therefore, detachment is the outcome, rather than progressive mortar crumbling or grout discoloration linked to other environmental factors.

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