Soil liquefaction occurs when:

1. Loose, water-saturated soils lose their strength and stiffness.
2. These soils behave like a liquid.
3. This typically happens during an earthquake.

Explain the conditions under which soil liquefaction is most likely to occur.

Soil liquefication occurs in saturated soils when the space b/w individual particles is completely filled with water.This water exerts pressure on the soil particles that influences how tightly the particles themselves are pressed together

Answered by Tarun05 | 2024-06-10

loose, saturated soil turns into liquid that can’t support buildings

Answered by kaleiperreira | 2024-06-12

Soil liquefaction occurs in saturated, loose, unconsolidated soils during earthquakes, where shaking increases pore water pressure, causing the soil to behave like a liquid. This phenomenon is most likely in depths less than 30 feet, particularly in granular materials like sands. The risk to structures is significant, as they can settle or tilt dangerously in liquefied soil.
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Answered by Tarun05 | 2024-12-26