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    Exam 7: Earthquakes and the Earths Structure
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    During the Process of __________, Soil Loses Its Shear Strength
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During the Process of __________, Soil Loses Its Shear Strength

Question 17

Question 17

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During the process of __________, soil loses its shear strength and becomes a fluid.


A) liquefaction
B) liquidation
C) subduction
D) fault creeping

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