XV. MOSS LANDING

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100. Liquefaction and subsequent strong tidal action destroyed causeway carrying the Moss Beach access road across tidewater basin near Moss Landing. [J.C. Tinsley, U.S. Geological Survey]

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101. Ground cracking and differential settlement owing to liquefaction of beach and Salinas River deposits damaged approach and abutment of bridge linking Moss Landing spit to the mainland, near Moss Landing Marine Laboratory. [J.C. Tinsley, U.S. Geological Survey]

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102. Differential settlement due to liquefaction caused cracking of paved road on Paul's Island. [S.D. Ellen, U.S. Geological Survey]