2006-07-18 03:55:41 · 8 answers · asked by trojanrhyme 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
1.)unconsolidated sediments
2.)volcanic lava flows
3.)bedrock and igneous rock
4.)any sedimentary rock
2006-07-18 03:59:42 · update #1
Unconsolidated sediments. And not just natural ones. Much of San Fransisco's Bay Area is built on landfill and dredge. Not at all stable and HIGHLY susceptible to liquefaction.
2006-07-18 08:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Moon Maiden 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Number 1
2006-07-21 04:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1, is the correct anwer. In short, liquefaction, is the process by which saturated, unconsolidated soil or sand is converted into a suspension during an earthquake.
2006-07-18 04:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by sleekfeline 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 - Obviously unconsolidated sediments - especially sand are most vulnerable.
2006-07-18 07:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by The Mog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unconsolidated,and the New Man-made Arab Palm Islands,1.5 million and up homes,Soon to be fish homes.
2006-07-18 13:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quicksand.
Or the thin crust over hot springs. Watch where you step if you go off the beaten path at Yellowstone National Park.
2006-07-18 03:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by clvcpoet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 is the answer, Like dry lake beds. i.e. Mexico City
2006-07-18 04:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by Rock Ogre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) is the right answer.
2006-07-18 04:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by QFL 24-7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋