Laboratory Apparatus for the Demonstration of Quicksand
Michael John Nicholl, Melissa Karnowski · Journal of Geoscience Education · 2006
The use of quicksand as a convenient plot device in television and movies often leads to misconceptions, even among students taking introductory earth science courses. Because quicksand is a familiar natural phenomenon, exploring the underlying mechanisms provides an exceptional opportunity for student learning. Studying quicksand is facilitated by an easily constructed experimental apparatus and illustrative exercises, both of which are detailed here.