Dynamics of liquefaction during the 1987 Superstition Hills, California, earthquake
Simultaneous measurements of seismically induced pore-water pressure changes and surface and subsurface accelerations at a site undergoing liquefaction caused by the Superstition Hills, California, earthquake (24 November 1987; M = 6.6) reveal that total pore pressures approached lithostatic conditions, but, unexpectedly, after most of the strong motion ceased. Excess pore pressures were generated once horizontal acceleration exceeded a threshold value.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1989 |
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Title | Dynamics of liquefaction during the 1987 Superstition Hills, California, earthquake |
Authors | T.L. Holzer, T. L. Youd, T. C. Hanks |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Science |
Index ID | 70015355 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |