Asked by damon

Which of the following best explains why buildings tip during earthquakes?
a.
Seismic waves damage buildings’ foundations.
b.
The liquefaction of solid soil undermines buildings’ foundations.
c.
Body waves break underground water pipes.
d.
Surface faulting moves the ground in different directions.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
b. The liquefaction of solid soil undermines buildings’ foundations.

During strong shaking, saturated loose sands and silts can lose strength and behave like a fluid, causing foundations to sink, settle unevenly, or tilt.