Singing Sands
Singing Sands on Islay are not unique in the world, there are other places that have singing sands. There are a few conditions that have to be met to let the sand sing. The sand grains have to be round and between 0.1 and 0.5 mm in diameter, the sand has to contain silica and the sand needs to have a certain humidity. The frequency of vibration is related to the thickness of the dry surface layer of sand. In the case of Islay's Singing Sands it is said that if you rub the sole of your shoe over the sand it generates a singing sound. They didn’t sing for me it was too wet, but it brought a smile to my face and happiness.
Singing Sands
Singing Sands on Islay are not unique in the world, there are other places that have singing sands. There are a few conditions that have to be met to let the sand sing. The sand grains have to be round and between 0.1 and 0.5 mm in diameter, the sand has to contain silica and the sand needs to have a certain humidity. The frequency of vibration is related to the thickness of the dry surface layer of sand. In the case of Islay's Singing Sands it is said that if you rub the sole of your shoe over the sand it generates a singing sound. They didn’t sing for me it was too wet, but it brought a smile to my face and happiness.