Loose sand more prone to liquefaction during earthquakes, study finds.
The study looked at how clean sand behaves under earthquake-like conditions to understand when it is most likely to liquefy. They used a special machine to test the sand under different pressures and densities. The results showed that loose sand with low pressure is more likely to liquefy when shaken, compared to denser sand with higher pressure. This information can help predict which areas are at higher risk of liquefaction during earthquakes.