Environmental
What is 'soil liquefaction' and why is it relevant to Hawaii real estate?
AA. The process of soil eroding into the ocean during storms
BB. A phenomenon where saturated soil temporarily loses strength during seismic activity and behaves like a liquid✓ Correct
CC. Chemical contamination of soil from agricultural pesticides
DD. Volcanic soil that is too porous to support building foundations
Explanation
Soil liquefaction occurs when saturated, loose soil temporarily loses its shear strength during an earthquake and behaves like a liquid. Hawaii, located in a seismically active zone, has areas susceptible to liquefaction that must be considered when evaluating building sites.
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