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

Figure 6

Photo of fissure in pavement.

Fissure in pavement caused by settlement in rightmost eastbound lane of Interstate Highway 80 west of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Toll Plaza administration building (visible in distance).

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