Quicksand is usually found in hollows at the mouths of large rivers or along flat stretches of streams or beaches where pools of water become partially filled with sand and an underlying layer of stiff clay or other dense material prevents drainage.

Where is quicksand located in the United States?

The truth is quicksand is very real and can be found in many parts of the U.S., including New Jersey, the coast of North Carolina, and many areas in the Southeast, particularly Florida. In general, quicksand can appear when two conditions are present: sand and a source of rising water.

Where is quicksand found naturally?

Most quicksand occurs in settings where there are natural springs, either at the base of alluvial fans (cone-shaped bodies of sand and gravel formed by rivers flowing from mountains), along riverbanks or on beaches at low tide.