Q51
The collapse of the Highland Towers in Malaysia (1993) was primarily due to:
A.
Mining subsidence
B.
Landslide from cut slope failure
AnswerC.
Gas explosion
D.
Earthquake
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
A landslide from a nearby cut slope caused by heavy rain and poor drainage triggered the collapse. It highlighted the need for geological risk assessment in urban development.