Question

Look again at the pictures of the Marina District and Candlestick Park. They showed the very different effects of the same earthquake on two locations. What connection might there be between the type of soil and the effect an earthquake has on buildings in the area?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The deeper the sediment layer above bedrock, the more soft soil there is for the seismic waves to travel through. Soft soil means bigger waves and stronger amplification. The earthquake damage to this building may have been influenced by the type of soil it's sitting on.