When ground shaking occurs due to an earthquake, the ground can sometimes soften; this is known as liquefaction. The Utah Lake Restoration Project team has developed a thorough process to ensure that design of the islands addresses geologic risks. This includes conducting extensive assessments and studies of the soils and geology in the area. This will inform the final design, engineering, and construction of the islands. The potential for earthquakes along the Wasatch Front is relatively high because there are several geologic fault lines in the region including in Utah Lake’s lakebed. Much of the soil around Utah Lake is a type that has a high likelihood of liquefaction under certain conditions, without the correct ground improvements. Preventing and limiting liquefaction from happening on the Utah Lake islands will be achieved by deploying proven engineering and construction methodologies that mitigate these risks, with soil dewatering and compacting as part of the core strategy.