Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by earthquake shaking or other rapid loading. Liquefaction can cause major damage during an earthquake.

Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) is a thermochemical process that converts plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbons, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional recycling methods and advancing ...

The January 1 Noto Peninsula Earthquake caused widespread liquefaction. Houses and roads sustained damage when loosely packed, waterlogged sediments at or near the ground surface lost their strength.