Which risk increases when ancient Incan masonry lacks sufficient interlocking structure?

💡 Explanation

Seismic activity risk increases due to the dry-stone construction used; absent mortar, seismic resistance depends on interlocking. The stones move independently during an earthquake triggering base isolation; because increased shaking would damage the walls therefore seismic stress is significant, rather than thermal issues.

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