Shaking during an earthquake can

A. trigger landslides.
B. cause rigid buildings to collapse.
C. generate a tsunami.
D. liquefy unconsolidated sediments, causing destruction of buildings on top of them.
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: E

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