How does hitting water at a big height feel like landing on concrete?

Question

I failed all my science courses, I don’t understand much about science but why doesn’t the water just… move like when you jump in normally?

In: Planetary Science

Answer 1

When you jump from a big height and hit water, it feels hard like concrete because you’re falling fast. The water doesn’t have time to move out of the way like it does when you jump in normally. So, it can feel really tough when you land.