37.11.1 - Niigata Earthquake, Japan (1964)
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when shaking occurs in wet soils.
During the Niigata earthquake, which type of soil was primarily affected?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of soil types that are more prone to instability.
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What phenomenon occurs when saturated soil loses strength during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Remember the term we discussed regarding soil behavior.
True or False: Sand boils are a sign of liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when pressure builds underground.
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Using the Niigata earthquake as a case study, create a comprehensive report detailing how liquefaction affected the urban landscape and the subsequent engineering solutions devised.
💡 Hint: Think about the engineering literature and how recovery efforts were structured.
Develop a risk assessment model for a city prone to liquefaction during earthquakes, considering soil types, groundwater levels, and building codes.
💡 Hint: Use GIS tools and historical datasets to inform your assessment.
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