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What architectural problem causes the Leaning Tower of Pisa to tilt?
Answer
Weak foundation in soft soil
The Leaning Tower of Pisa sinks because it was built with a shallow three-meter foundation on weak, unstable subsoil. The soil beneath the southern foundation is softer than the northern side.
💡 Did you know?
The Leaning Tower's famous tilt was carefully corrected through innovative engineering, reducing the lean while preserving its iconic character worldwide.
Other options people guess
- Deliberate slanting design
- Earthquake damage
- Wind pressure
Topics
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Italy
- architecture
- engineering
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