Liquefaction

Liquefaction a generic term meaning

1. Soil liquefaction, or the process by which sediments are converted into suspension, as in earthquake liquefaction, quicksand, quick clay, and turbidity currents.
2. Liquification, or the process of making or becoming liquid

See also: Liquefaction, Earthquake liquefaction, Liquid, Liquification, Quick clay, Quicksand, Soil liquefaction, Suspension, Turbidity current