Which risk dramatically increases when seasonal temperature variations alter Roman aqueduct mortar?

💡 Explanation

Freeze-thaw involves water expanding upon freezing then stressing the mortar because of increased volume, thus initiating fracture propagation. The accelerated erosion is more likely, rather than collapse directly through expansion or changes to the hydraulic head which are independent processes.

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