Which risk significantly increases when a historical dry-stone retaining wall experiences prolonged hydrostatic pressure?

💡 Explanation

Settling accelerates because without mortar, the hydrostatic pressure causes increased pore water pressure, therefore weakening frictional interlock. Reduced interlock amplifies differential settling between imperfectly fitted stones, rather than creep or overhangs which demand connected stone.

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