Quicksand (also known as sinking sand) is a colloid consisting of fine granular material (such as sand, silt or clay) and water. It forms in saturated loose sand when the sand is suddenly agitated.

12 hours ago · Quicksand is a corny peril in old movies, but getting stuck in it really did happen to one hiker in Utah.

Quicksand—that is, sand that behaves as a liquid because it is saturated with water—can be a mucky nuisance, but it’s basically impossible to die in the way that is depicted in movies. That’s because …

Feb 17, 2025 · In this article, we’ll show you exactly what to do to free yourself from quicksand, plus explain what quicksand actually is to begin with. You’ll definitely get messy, but you’ll be free in just a …

A hiker in Utah’s Arches National Park on Sunday became trapped in something that most people only have seen in old movies or TV shows — quicksand.

Oct 8, 2024 · Quicksand is a non-Newtonian fluid made of sand mixed with water or air. It changes its viscosity in response to stress or vibration, allowing you to sink, but making it hard to escape.

11 hours ago · Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Utah's Arches National Park. The park famous for dozens of …

Sep 7, 2023 · Quicksand is created when water saturates an area of loose sand and the ordinary sand is suddenly agitated. When the water trapped in the batch of sand with loose packing can't escape, it …

20 hours ago · Seasoned hiker shares harrowing survival story after being stuck knee-deep in quicksand during freezing temperatures at the famous Utah national park.

A person will gradually begin to sink in quicksand, and movement will make the victim sink faster. This may be the origin of the advice to "never struggle if you're caught in quicksand."