Which of the following statements concerning liquefaction is NOT true?
A) It is caused when a substantial quantity of groundwater is forced into unconsolidated sediment.
B) Water pressure between sediment grains removes frictional contact between them.
C) Previously cohesive sediment is caused to flow like a slurry of mud.
D) Liquefaction can cause virtual geysers of sand.
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