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Soil liquefaction

earth science Maturity 9-11

Sometimes the ground acts like water.

Liquefaction at Niigata.JPG
Liquefaction at Niigata.JPG
This happens when the earth shakes. Water pushes the sand apart. The ground becomes soft and runny. Buildings can tilt or sink.
Giddy House.jpg
Giddy House.jpg
It is very strange! Have you ever seen quicksand?

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Liquefaction at Niigata.JPG
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Chuetsu earthquake-earthquake liquefaction1.jpg
File:Liquefaction in Peterborough St.JPG
Liquefaction in Peterborough St.JPG
File:Giddy House.jpg
Giddy House.jpg
File:Christchurch quake, 2011-02-22.jpg
Christchurch quake, 2011-02-22.jpg
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SFBALiqufactionMap.jpg
File:25 Feb 2011 River Road.jpg
25 Feb 2011 River Road.jpg
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Earthquake damage, Lower Styx Road,...
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