Discussion
Ground settlement after liquefaction occurs because
Answer: C
Correct answer: the soil reconsolidates into a denser state as the pressure dissipates
During liquefaction the grains are momentarily suspended and lose contact; as the excess pressure drains away they settle into a closer packing than before. The volume of water expelled is the volume of settlement, which is why sand boils at the surface and subsidence go together.
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