Liquefication occurs when

Answer: Liquefaction occurs when the structure of a loose, saturated sand breaks down due to some rapidly applied loading.

As the structure breaks down, the loosely-packed individual soil particles attempt to move into a denser configuration. Liquefaction most often occurs when three conditions are met:

loose, granular sediment or fill

saturation by groundwater

strong shaking

heat is applied

Explanation:with metal and ice