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The sound of sand

Sand "sings" on Laig Bay's beach, Scotland, with each step, producing a breathy whistle due to friction between silica particles.

#SingingSand #BeachLandscapes #ScotlandNature

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The sound of sand

Wide marble countertop appears as swirling sand at Laig Bay, Scotland, where every step "sings" with a breathy whistle.

#SandDunes #SingingSand #CoastalLandscapes

© Fortunato Gatto / Sime / eStock

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The sound of sand

Sand "sings" with each step on Laig Bay's beach, where silica particles create a breathy whistle from friction; even sci can't fully explain this phenomenon.

#SingingSand #ScottishCoast #NatureSounds

© Fortunato Gatto / Sime / eStock