Which risk increased in Viking longships utilizing overlapping planks?

💡 Explanation

Dry rot risk increased as the overlapping plank construction created pockets trapping moisture; therefore fungi could thrive, rather than being exposed to airflow during drying cycles, because wood remained damp longer.

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