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Quicksand

Quicksand is loose, wet sand that is said to pull down anything that sets a foot on it, but some studies show that you won't sink on quicksand, instead you would just float.

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Is there quicksand in a rainforest?

there is probably quicksand in some rain forests

Do crocodile live in quicksand?

Yes, alligators can survive in quicksand.

What animal can sink in quicksand but a mule will not?

A Donkey will struggle and it will start to sink, while a mule will remain calm and only partially stuck.

Can animals and humans get trapped by quicksand?

Yes. Quicksand is equal opportunity non-discriminatory. Anything that won't float on top or that can float on top but struggles and moves so that its weight per surface area increases enough will sink.

How dangerous is quicksand?

Quicksand is dangerous because you can't escape from it by moving around like crazy. By doing that, you'll sink quicker 'till the point it engulf you alive. The only way to escape is to get a stable vine to pull you out.

Why do girls love to sink on quicksand?

I won't just stand, watch, and let a girl drown in a quicksand. Either my ex...(maybe)

Will a mule sink in quicksand?

A Donkey will sink in quick sand because it will struggle and cause itself to sink, while a mule will remain calm and only partially stuck.

Where do you go after you drown in quicksand?

The difference between regular sand and quicksand is that quicksand is has worn of the granite rock. The granite rock has moisture which is washed out with the sand. wet, regular sand you can mould. wet quicksand you can get stuck in.

How do you prevent quicksand?

Relax and try to pull your self out with a branch. Once you get out lay on you stomach and crawl to the nearest dry land. Slow movements are best as vibrations and fast movements can liquefy the sand. Spreading the load over as large an area as possible such as by lying down can also help.

find a path and leave

above is a good answer but quicksand is not really going to pull you in so just chill and float to shore

What is a quicksand?

Quicksand is a type of sand that traps living or non-living things in it.It is so sticky that you cannot escape from it and because of our weight you start to sink in it,it can also drown you so stay away from it, it is really dangerous.

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It is NOT a type of sand, nor is it "sticky". It is ordinary sand mixed with a lot of water. By letting yourself float in it you can gently swim out of it - though I suspect that demands considerable presence of mind.

What should you do if you got stuck in quicksand?

Real quicksand is a slurry of sand (dirt) in water,
so if all else fails (a rope, a branch, friends) you should be able to swim out.
But some guy got caught in a construction site (yes - they made their own quicksand ... for waste disposal purposes) and it took a score of guys plus water pumps to get him out.

Where is quicksand found in North Carolina?

Qiucksands in California are found in East north California.

How big can a animal be to die in quicksand?

it depends on how deep the quicksand is if it is inches deep the animals will sink 2 inches if it is 50 feet deep the animal will sink 50 feet

How do you get your horse out of quicksand?

Get a double barrel shotgun, aim it at the place in your head between your eyes and pull slowly