Before revision: Geology The effects of soil liquefaction, seen after 2011 Canterbury earthquake In geology, soil liquefaction refers to the process by which water-saturated, unconsolidated sediments are transformed into a substance that acts like a liquid, often in an earthquake wherein a saturated loose soil deposit temporarily loose its bearing capacity due to the development of excess pore water pressure caused by vibration induced by earthquakes, explosions .
After revision: Geology The effects of soil liquefaction, seen after 2011 Canterbury earthquake In geology, soil liquefaction refers to the process wherein a saturated loose soil deposit temporarily loose its bearing capacity due to the development of excess pore water pressure caused by vibration induced by earthquakes, explosions .