If yes, in which cases. My recent outcome shows such results. But the PGA value is high, i.e., 0.36 g as well the earthquake magnitude, i.e., Mw = 8. Further, water table was also at very shallow depths: 0-3.50 m, but most of them are less than 2 m.
You need to know the range of values for liquid limit and plastic limit, the slope at the edge of the deposits, the length of the slope and moisture condition at the time of the earthquake. Differences in vegetation cover could also matter, e.g., how deep-rooted are the plant species present.
Stuart.
Thanks a lot. But there is no slope at the study area, rather that is a flat land. Want to hear further from you.
Yes, we have gently rolling and flat land along the Ottawa River between Montreal and Ottawa. However it is poorly drained clay deposited by the Leda Sea during deglaciation. It has low Liquid and Plastic limits and can liquefy if subjected to vibrations such as earthquakes or heavy vehicles along roads. When it liquefies, it flows of in the adjacent streams, taking anything on it with it.
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