Soil liquefaction is a natural hazard that commonly occurs during earthquakes. Liquefaction is one of the most catastrophic earthquake-related phenomena. During and after liquefaction, buildings ...

Soil liquefaction, a destructive phenomenon occurring during earthquakes, has traditionally been associated with undrained conditions near the earthquake epicenter.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, soil liquefaction during earthquakes can occur away from epicentres, in drained conditions, and at relatively low seismic energy density levels.

Soil liquefaction can play an important role during an earthquake, as the shaking will break down the framework of the soil (a mixture of grainy rock fragments, water and air). The liquefied soil ...

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering are developing ground-improvement methods to help increase the resilience of homes and low-rise structures built on ...

Injection of nitrogen-consuming microbes into soils may be an effective, environment-friendly way to stabilize soils against liquefaction during earthquakes. In this image, a San Francisco apartment ...

A process that works with naturally occurring microbes in soil to reduce its water content is showing promise as a more environmentally sustainable way to stabilize buildings in earthquake-prone ...

Soil liquefaction happens during a strong earthquake, when the ground starts acting like a liquid instead of solid land.

Liquefaction, which Indonesian officials said Monday had destroyed several thousand homes in and around the city of Palu during the earthquake on Friday, is one of the most devastating effects of ...

Soil liquefaction, a destructive phenomenon occurring during earthquakes, has traditionally been associated with undrained conditions near the earthquake epicenter.