Honestly as a kid I thought that quicksand would be a way bigger problem in life considering how many TV shows and movies I saw that used it.
But basically, what is it, how is it formed, how common is it, that kind of stuff. I live on the US East coast so (to my knowledge) I’ve never encountered it
In: Planetary Science
It’s basically a sand/water mix that makes it low density. It’s not like tv/movies. You do sink, but it would take hours at a minimum for your body to become submerged. It’s not nearly as dangerous as it’s usually depicted, but at the same time it’s something you shouldn’t fuck around with.
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