USGS PCMSC

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989—Liquefaction
Soil Liquefaction in the East Bay During the Earthquake

Figure 24

Photo of man standing in fissure at the Oakland International Airport.

Fissures, sand boils, and grabens associated with lateral spreading near north-west end of main runway at Oakland International Airport. Photograph courtesy of B.A. Vallerga.

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