What does liquefaction mean?
The process by which a solid or a gas is converted into a liquid, or the state of being in a liquid form. In geology, liquefaction is the process by which water-saturated soil or sediment temporarily loses strength and behaves like a liquid during an earthquake or other sudden disturbance.
Example
"The earthquake caused liquefaction of the soil, leading to widespread damage and flooding."
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