How did geology influence the Vaiont Dam disaster?
A) The geology in the adjacent hillslopes was dominated by weak rocks.
B) Porous rocks increased groundwater flow beneath the dam and weakened the structure.
C) The rocks created a steep slope on the canyon wall.
D) The geologic structure included steeply dipping faults.
A
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