Which structural failure was a primary risk in Roman castra fortifications during prolonged siege?

💡 Explanation

During a prolonged siege, undermining, where attackers dig tunnels to collapse defensive walls, poses a major risk because soil erosion weakens the structure. Therefore rampart collapse results, rather than gate or tower failures which are results of external impacts or curtain wall cracking which requires temperature cycling.

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