<![CDATA[This study aims to identify the natural frequency threshold for liquefaction potential by comparing four assessment methods at 54 identical sites in Padang, Indonesia. Methods include: (1) safety factor calculations from soil investigation results (CPT and SPT) applying the 2009 Padang earthquake's peak ground acceleration as input for cycling stress ratio; (2) natural frequency measurements at the surface using microtremor single observations; (3) liquefaction potential assessment through vulnerability index; and (4) analysis of historical liquefaction events from the September 30, 2009 Padang earthquake documented in two previous research papers. The analysis focused on soil depths ranging from 1-4 m. Findings reveal that sites with natural frequencies exceeding 0.40 Hertz remain safe from liquefaction, while sites with frequencies between 0.20-0.39 Hertz demonstrate significant liquefaction potential. This research contributes to the field by establishing a clear correlation between measurable natural frequency thresholds and liquefaction risk, providing engineers and urban planners with a more accessible parameter for preliminary risk assessment. Integrating multiple assessment methods at identical sites enhances the reliability of the identified frequency thresholds, offering a more comprehensive approach to liquefaction hazard mitigation in earthquake-prone regions.]]>
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