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A-3. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Less Than Significant Impact Soil liquefaction occurs when loose soil deposits below the water table are subjected to large ground accelerations generated from seismic events. Liquefaction is generally known to occur in saturated cohesionless soils at depths shallower than about 50-feet. According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR, the project site is considered to have high to very high potential for liquefaction hazard impacts. As part of the City's development review process, the proposed project would be required to prepare a geotechnical study to evaluate potential liquefaction hazards on the project site and to identify design recommendations to mitigate potential liquefaction hazard impacts. Additionally, the proposed project would be subject to the seismic safety standards of the Uniform Building Code. Preparation of the geotechnical report and compliance design recommendations and the Uniform Building Code would reduce potential liquefaction hazard impacts to a level considered less than significant. A-4. Landslides No Impact The project area is flat without any topographical relief. According to City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR, there are no landslide planes or slopes on the project site. Therefore, implementation of the project would not result in adverse impacts in regards to landslides. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Erosion refers to the removal of soil from exposed bedrock surfaces by water or wind. The effects of erosion are intensified with an increase in slope, the narrowing of runoff channels and by the removal of groundcover, which leaves the soil exposed. 75.B. Page 102