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What can be done to reduce the chance of liquefaction? There are two main ways to reduce the effects of liquefaction – by improving the ground condition or by specific foundation design. There are various methods available to reduce ...
What does the note from Christchurch City Council on my LIM about liquefaction mean? The note about liquefaction is about a study the Christchurch City Council has undertaken in the Christchurch metropolitan area, looking at known soil types and other available da ...
What is liquefaction? Liquefaction (pronounced “lick-we-fack-shin”) happens during earthquakes.The ground shaking that occurs during an earthquake can cause some soils to liquefy. This means during an ...
What kind of natural hazards do I have to be aware of in Canterbury? Canterbury is vulnerable to many natural hazards including flooding, earthquakes, tsunamis, coastal erosion, landslides, drought, heavy snow, strong winds. Most of these hazards ...
What sort of information is available on earthquakes in the Canterbury region? Please refer to the Environment Canterbury website (see link below). ...