Quick clay, a naturally occurring sensitive marine clay that can undergo sudden liquefaction when disturbed, poses a significant hazard in regions across Scandinavia, Canada and beyond. Recent ...
The soft, dark grey substance that geologists call “quick clay” is composed primarily of small flaky particles and a great deal of water. It contains very little of the electrolytic salts that tend to ...
Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU Chemistry Professor John Pojman developed a heat-activated clay in his lab that has unique properties. Pojman has partnered with art students, who are working ...