Why Are Beach Holes So Deadly? | Practical Engineering (www.youtube.com)

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Just about every year, the news reports that someone was buried when a hole they dug collapsed on top of them.

Understanding some of the sneaky behaviors of beach sand can help you delight in the primitive joy of digging a big hole without putting your life at risk in the process.

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[-] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

I agree, the title is probably a bit hyperbolic, but the more honest "Why are Deadly Beach Holes So Deadly?" just seems like tautology.

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