Share
Blog
Print
Email
BookmarkEarthquake liquefaction, often referred to simply as liquefaction, is the process by which saturated, unconsolidated soil or sand is converted into a suspension during an earthquake.
The effect on structures and buildings can be devastating, and is a major contributor to urban seismic risk.
Ancient earthquakes have caused liquefaction, leaving a record in the sediments (paleoseismology)..
For more information about the topic Earthquake liquefaction, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles:
Quicksand — Quicksand is loose, water-logged soil that yields easily to weight or pressure. It can be formed when sand, silt, clay, or other grainy soil is ... > read more
Engineering geology — Engineering Geology is the application of the science of geology to the understanding of geologic phenomena and the engineering solution of geologic ... > read more
Landslide — A landslide is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes, and shallow debris ... > read more
New Madrid Seismic Zone — The New Madrid Seismic Zone, also known as the Reelfoot Rift or the New Madrid Fault Line, is a major seismic zone located in the Midwestern United ... > read moreNote: This page refers to an article that is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the article Earthquake liquefaction at Wikipedia.org. See the Wikipedia copyright page for more details.
