Which slope failure risk increases when thawing temperatures initiate solifluction?

💡 Explanation

Increased hydrostatic pore water pressure increases when solifluction mobilizes saturated soil downslope because the water table rises, reducing soil strength and stability. Therefore elevated pressure causes slope failure, rather than decreased infiltration or surface cohesion under constant loads.

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