Report cites ‘liquefaction’ as key to much of Japanese earthquake damage

Monday, April 18, 2011 - 12:03 in Earth & Climate

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- The massive subduction zone earthquake in Japan caused a significant level of soil "liquefaction" that has surprised researchers with its widespread severity, a new analysis...

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