Insights for Making Quick Clay Landslides Less Quick

Eos 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nathaniel Scharping
DOI: 10.1029/2026eo260040
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Abstract

In a quick clay landslide, solid soil liquefies suddenly, sometimes washing over entire towns. New modeling examines what kinds of salts could help stabilize these clays.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics Landslides and related hazards Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization

Publication details

Journal / source
Eos
Volume
107
Publication date
29 January 2026