Which of the following are results of an earthquake on a house built on soft, sandy sediments saturated with water?

a) The soft sediment will amplify the waves caused by an earthquake.

b) Because the ground is nearly saturated with water the vibrations can cause the ground to experience soil liquefaction.

c) and because the ground is nearly saturated with water the vibrations can cause the ground to experience soil liquefaction

d) all of the above

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Gaven Blair

16 January, 15:47

Which of the following are results of an earthquake on a house built on soft, sandy sediments saturated with water?

a) The soft sediment will amplify the waves caused by an earthquake.

b) Because the ground is nearly saturated with water the vibrations can cause the ground to experience soil liquefaction.

c) and because the ground is nearly saturated with water the vibrations can cause the ground to experience soil liquefaction

d) all of the above

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Tate Barnett · Answer 1

b) and c both are same answer - Because the ground is nearly saturated with water the vibrations can cause the ground to experience soil liquefaction.

Explanation:

Soil liquefaction is the process in which the soil will loose its strength and stiffness due to the effect of applied stress which might be caused by earthquake or change in stress condition.

Due to his process, soil in solid state will be like a liquid fluid and will be unable to support the buildings and structures.

In soft, sandy soil saturated with water the chances of soil liquification is very high due to vibration of earthquake.

Nikita · Answer 2

b and c are the same answer