37.11.2 - Alaska Earthquake (1964)
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to wet sand when shaken.
Explain how the conditions during the Alaska Earthquake contributed to liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of water trapped in the soil.
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What magnitude was the Alaska Earthquake of 1964?
💡 Hint: It is one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.
True or False: All soil types can liquefy during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of saturation.
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Given the magnitude of the earthquake in 1964, explain how the energy released would influence soil liquefaction modeling.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the intensity of seismic waves relates to soil behavior.
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