Examples of liquefaction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Because so many sewage treatment plants are built in areas prone to liquefaction, wastewater systems could be down for even longer. — Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, "Here are the basics for prepping your home to weather that inevitable earthquake," 14 Mar. 2021 But in the east, where the ground was prone to liquefaction, entire suburbs have been razed. — Nick Perry, Star Tribune, "10 years after quake, Christ Church Cathedral finally rising," 19 Feb. 2021 In 2018, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Palu on Sulawesi island set off a tsunami and caused soil to collapse in a phenomenon called liquefaction. — Fox News, "Rescue efforts after strong Indonesia quake stymied by blocked roads, lack of gear," 17 Jan. 2021 In 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Palu on Sulawesi island set off a tsunami and caused soil to collapse in a phenomenon called liquefaction. — The Christian Science Monitor, "Rescuers jump into action after midnight quake in Indonesia," 15 Jan. 2021 In 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Palu on Sulawesi island set off a tsunami and caused soil to collapse in a phenomenon called liquefaction. — Time, "Strong Earthquake Sets Off Landslides and Flattens Homes in Indonesia," 15 Jan. 2021 In 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Palu on Sulawesi island set off a tsunami and caused soil to collapse in a phenomenon called liquefaction. — Niniek Karmini And Yusuf Wahil, USA TODAY, "At least 34 dead as Indonesia earthquake topples homes, buildings," 15 Jan. 2021 Baker Hughes actually posted a sequential revenue increase thanks to its turbo-machinery segment, which has a healthier customer base, including companies in the business of liquefaction terminals, pipelines and petrochemical plants. — Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, "Oilfield Services Look Beyond Oil," 22 Oct. 2020 The Total liquefaction project has been in the works for years under different owners. — Sarah Mcfarlane, WSJ, "Islamist Attacks in Mozambique Threaten to Disrupt Total-Led Natural-Gas Project," 20 Aug. 2020

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'liquefaction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.