In Japan, Shaken Soil Turned Soft After Quake

The violent shaking from Japan's March 11 earthquake stirred up the soil, leading to broken water pipes, tilted utility poles and manholes that popped out of the ground. The phenomenon, known as liquefaction, was particularly noticeable in areas built on land reclaimed from the sea.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/07/135181474/in-japan-shaken-soil-turned-soft-after-quake?ft=1&f=1007

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