Liquefaction Study for Christchurch City

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Liquefaction Study - Stage II
ECan Report No. U02/22

Liquefaction is where saturated soils lose their strength when shaken.

Environment Canterbury has finished a liquefaction study for the City of Christchurch. This study is one in a series that is being undertaken for all Territorial Authorities within its district.

A report [686 KB] has been prepared to identify the potential susceptibility of Christchurch soils to the possibility of liquefaction occurring as the result of a strong earthquake. Read report

A print version of this report can be obtained from Environment Canterbury, phone (03) 365-3828 or Christchurch City Council Environmental Services Unit, 2nd Floor, Civic Offices.