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I think the term you're looking for is "liquefaction map" - I only know this term because we're exposed to the risk here in Charleston, S.C.: https://sf.curbed.

I think the term you're looking for is "liquefaction map" - I only know this term because we're exposed to the risk here in Charleston, S.C.: https://sf.curbed.com/2019/4/15/18311670/earthquake-map-california-geological-survey-liquefaction https://sf.curbed.com/2019/4/15/18311670/earthquake-map-cali...

iamtheworstdev 7y ago
That is scary to me. Should it be scary to me? In regards to liquefaction zones and earthquakes? I mean, i recently built a fence and the moisture in the ground made me conscientious of liquefaction when tamping for my gravel and posts, how does this play out for SF in an earthquake?
- perchecriik 7y ago
  You're probably looking for the "Liquefaction Hazard Maps" page for the Bay Area: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/urban/sfbay/liquefaction/sfbay/ https://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/urban/sfbay/liquefaction... Disclaimer: I am a geologist, but I'm not a P.G., hence all that I say on this topic is bullshit. p.s., Does your conference have beer? If it doesn't, I'm not going. I mean, I'll be so happy when AGU rolls around, because, man, I'm thirsty.
- mturmon 7y ago
  It should be scary. Soil liquefaction is one of the main failure modes of small structures in earthquakes. Take a look at the map for your area to know if it matters for you.
futureastronaut 7y ago
Parent used the correct term, a liquefecation map shows liquefecation zones.