________ refers to the tendency for a foundation material to lose its internal cohesion and fail mechanically during earthquake shaking.

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Liquefaction occurs when soil loses its strength and stiffness in response to earthquake shaking, causing it to behave more like a liquid than a solid. This can result in significant damage to structures built on top of the liquefied soil. The other choices, Slurrying, Ooey-gooefication, and Seismoflowage, are not recognized terms in earthquake engineering.

________ Refers to the Tendency for a Foundation Material to Lose