Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by earthquake shaking or ... triggered by increased water pressure due to liquefaction (e.g. landslides ...

The phenomenon of rising or “floating” manholes is believed to be caused by ground liquefaction due to the earthquake. According to the water and sewerage bureau of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture ...

“I have gotten used to it, but when I first entered the house (after the earthquake), I felt sick due to the tilted floor,” said Minami, 76. Damage from soil liquefaction was particularly ...