Does the sand have a special component or chemical? Or is it just the name as all sand kind of squeaks?
Squeaky Beach, Victoria
2006-10-02 19:44:07 · 10 answers · asked by lori.erin 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Victoria (Melbourne)
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
2006-10-02 21:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at Wilson's Prom and Squeaky Beach abt a month ago. Squeaky Beach is unique because the sand particles are all the exact same size, shape and make-up. On normal beaches, there is greater variability in the size/shape of the sand particles. The fact that the particles are all the same means that the beach squeaks much more than others. It's pretty cool that Squeaky Beach is the way it is, whereas the other beaches at Wilson's Prom are just normal...
2006-10-05 21:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kate I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2006-10-03 01:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by murray_fortescue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Squeaky Beach
2016-10-06 02:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by puzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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...
2006-10-02 23:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are very few new and unique things about any wedding thing is most things that are cliche for beach weddings are used because they work well...you know tiki torches., the gazebo or flower arch with simple chairs for ceremony and then standard dinner dancing. things need to be kept simple because of the logistics of doing stuff on sand things that have been done before are still loved by guests... i went to one that had sky lanterns. i wasnt "wow, this is amazing and unique"....as it isnt unique BUT i was "wow, i really love these things". things dont have to be different to be enjoyed as a guest i care about great food drink and music. i will not notice your theme, i will not notice your decorations..ill just remember it as a party. weddings are only truly exciting to the people getting married, for guests its just another party i mean i dont think as a guest i would want to go in the water (like other person suggested)
2016-03-17 03:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that the fine sand has something to do with it, but also I think there is a large ammount of silica in it (from what my 7th grade science teacher said). He may have just been trying to sound smart though - he had a bad habbit of that.
2006-10-03 17:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by shauny2807 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-02 20:29:39 · answer #8 · answered by Liz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably imatation like everything else in Victoria.
2006-10-03 09:19:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes! because that is Victoria !!!!!!!!!
2006-10-02 19:51:58 · answer #10 · answered by singwithsun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋