The true killer of quicksand victims is exposure or possible drowning in nearby rising tides. The grainy mixture increases in viscosity as whatever is trapped in the quicksand struggles, making it extremely hard to get out of, particular if the victim is panicking and becoming exhausted. Often the sand on top may appear solid, but with the added pressure of a footstep, the sand will mix with the water beneath it forming a thick sludge. Often these traps are found near the periphery or edge of natural water sources. Quicksand occurs when fine sediment such as clay, sand, silt, or other grainy soil becomes saturated with water, typically from a subterranean source.

In fact, studies have found it is impossible to be completely submerged in quicksand because humans are less dense than quicksand and a person would only sink to their chest before they begin to float.Д«ut what can make quicksand deadly is its ability to trap and hold unsuspecting victims. Whether in movies or on TV, any consumer of popular media will be familiar with tales of quicksand swallowing people and animals whole, but as is often found in movies and entertainment, the science and reality behind the fantasy donвЂ™t always add up. Quicksand may not be the horrific danger we see portrayed in popular movies and television.

Does quicksand exist