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Just wondering why Squeaky Beach, Vic squeaks? Is the sand different or does it have something special in it? |
Travel Info Does the sand have a special component or chemical? Or is it just the name as all sand kind of squeaks? Squeaky Beach, Victoria Travel Tips i remember going there when i was a kid (47now) it is the only beach that i have ever been to that makes noise like that & i have been to a lot of beaches.I seem to remember somebody saying it is caused by what the sand comprises of more rock than shell OR more shell than rock Others yes! because that is Victoria !!!!!!!!! Ummm I live in QLD and the majority of the sand I have walked on squeeks depending on how dry and hot it is I guess. I guess they couldnt think of a better name. It may even be a different reason its called that. I've never been to the beach you talk of in Victoria but I have been to Whitsunday Island in Qld where the beach does squeak and this I was told was because the sand is made of 100% "cilica" which is one of the purest types of sand available, ie it is almost the same quality as zirconia which is the cheap version of diamonds.... this type of sand is also so bright and white that it hurts your eyes to see without sunglasses... Its great to take photos lying in this sand and makes the colour of the sea look very blue.. I love it and haven't seen anything like it except in the Whitsundays... just what I know Hi, I was at Squeaky Beach about 2 years ago. It is simply the incredibly fine sand that makes the squeaking noise as you step on it. The pressure off your foot causes the sand to squeak as the grains rub against each other. It is actually an annoying sound after a while! It must be said though that this sand does squeak more so than most! Fantastic beach, although I must admit the water was somewhat cold! Probably imatation like everything else in Victoria. |
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