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What types of foundations are not good when building in an area that is likely to experience earthquakes?

bedrock
soft clay
hard clay
wet and sandy soil

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soft clay and wet and sandy soil as they are more likely to collapse or corrode over time especially the wet and sandy soil which will erode with rain or water

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