What Happened to This Car?

The video explains the phenomenon of liquefaction, which caused the sinking of Port Royal after an earthquake. Liquefaction occurs when waterlogged sandy soil loses its stability during seismic activity, turning into a quicksand-like state. This process can lead to the sinking of structures and vehicles. The video also demonstrates how liquefaction can be experienced at a beach and discusses its implications during earthquakes.

What event caused the disaster in Port Royal?

Explain the process of liquefaction and how it affects soil stability during an earthquake.

What happens to buildings constructed on wet sandy soil during an earthquake?

Describe the experience of standing on saturated sand and how movement affects stability.

What occurs to objects that sink into liquefied soil after an earthquake?