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Glossary of earthquake terms
Liquefaction and lateral spreading occurred along the west side
of Sunset Lake trailer park in Tumwater. (Photo courtesy of
Geomatrix)
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Lateral spread
or flow
Lateral spread
or flow are terms
referring to landslides that
commonly form on gentle slopes and that have rapid fluid-like
flow movement, like water.
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