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Liquefaction occurs when saturated, loose sediments like sand and silt temporarily lose strength and behave like a liquid during an earthquake. Seismic waves cause loosely packed particles to collapse, increasing pore-water pressure until the soil acts like a viscous liquid. This can cause ground failures like lateral spreads, where large blocks of soil move laterally, or flow failures, where large masses of soil travel down slopes rapidly. Liquefaction endangers buildings and infrastructure by causing sett
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