Soil Strength, Liquefaction

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The images shown here depict a swimming pool and a stone building after the 1979 earthquake in Montenegro. Scientists suggest this damage was caused by "liquefaction." What is liquefaction? What type of soil is prone to liquefaction? Click on the hyperlinks to find out more.

Description of Liquefaction
Effects of Liquefaction on Buildings

Image courtesy of Earthquake Engineering Slide Information System

Evidence Information

KEYWORDS liquefaction, soil strength, earthquakes
SUBMITTERKevin Oliver

Additional Information

METHODS This evidence is drawn from the Earthquake Engineering Slide Information System
INSPIRATION These images illustrate the damage caused to structures by the liquefaction process.
PROJECTS Geology Inventors
GUIDANCE- What is liquefaction?
- What type of soil is prone to liquefaction?
- What parts of the country are most prone to liquefaction?
COMPREHENSION TIMELess than 5 minutes
SCIENCE LEVELMiddle School and Above

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