Read the following passage:
'The phenomenon of soil liquefaction occurs in saturated, or partially saturated, soil that substantially loses strength and stiffness in response to an applied stress, such as earthquake shaking. When liquefaction occurs, the soil behaves like a liquid and can no longer support structures. This is most often observed in sandy, silty, or gravelly soils. While devastating to infrastructure built upon it, the process is temporary; the soil regains its solidity after the shaking stops.'
Based on the passage, which of the following is the most reasonable inference?
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A
Buildings in earthquake-prone areas should not be built on sandy soils without specific foundation engineering.
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B
All types of soil are equally susceptible to liquefaction during an earthquake.
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C
The best way to prevent liquefaction is to stop earthquakes from happening.
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D
Soil liquefaction is a permanent change to the geological landscape.