water coming up through the well and through the ground

water coming up through the well and through the ground.

Liquefaction in action! Triggered by the M7.7 earthquake in Myanmar!

This happens when the intense shaking causes loose, water-saturated soil or sediment to lose its strength and behave like a liquid.

The ground motion increases pore water pressure in the soil, forcing water upward as the soil particles shift and compact. This can result in water, mud, or even sand erupting to the surface, often seen as "sand boils" or sudden flooding in areas near the quake.