Observe the Initial Retaining Wall Failure

What happens here

The video opens by presenting a scene of a recently failed retaining wall at a country club. The wall, which was constructed only five months prior, has collapsed, with blocks displaced and soil eroded, indicating a significant structural failure. The presenter explains that he was called to inspect and repair this structure, noting that initial assumptions about the wall's age (e.g., 4-5 years old) or the cause of failure (e.g., ground freezing pushing it out) are incorrect. He immediately states there are "tons of things wrong" with its construction, setting the stage for a detailed critique.

Goal: Understand the scope and context of the retaining wall failure.