Moontanman Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 'Liquefaction' Key to Much of Japanese Earthquake Damage Liquefaction in the recent subduction zone earthquake in Japan caused entire buildings to sink several feet lower than they had been previously. (Credit: Photo by Scott Ashford, courtesy of Oregon State University) ScienceDaily (Apr. 18, 2011) — The massive subduction zone earthquake in Japan caused a significant level of soil "liquefaction" that has surprised researchers with its widespread severity, a new analysis shows. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110418135537.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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