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by davoomac on July 23rd, 2006

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What is quicksand and how is it formed naturally?

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  • by RyleeGirl on July 24th, 2006

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    Quicksand is an interesting natural phenomenon -- it is actually solid ground that has been liquefied by an oversaturation of water. The "quick" refers to how easily the sand shifts when in this semiliquid state. It can occur anywhere under the right conditions

    While quicksand can occur in almost any location where water is present, there are certain locations where it's more prevalent. Places where quicksand is most likely to occur include:

    Riverbanks
    Beaches
    Lake shorelines
    Near underground springs
    Marshes



    http://science.howstuffworks.com/quicksand1.htm

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    • very nice answer! thanks for the info and link =)

      davoomac

      by davoomac on July 24th, 2006

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