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A slope's Factor of Safety (FS) is the ratio of resisting forces to driving forces. Failure is imminent when FS approaches 1.0. A geological report for a stable natural slope gives an FS of 1.6. Which of the following human activities would cause the most significant decrease in the Factor of Safety?
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