Which increased risk challenged Roman fortified castra constructed on low-lying coastal areas?

💡 Explanation

When castra were constructed in low-lying coastal areas, capillary action occurs because the water table is high, causing groundwater to rise and saturate the foundations, weakening them. Therefore the risk of groundwater intrusion rises, rather than rust, timber decay, or thermal stress, which are less immediate threats related to other environmental factors.

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