All About Sand

16 min • 15 december 2024

One of the most common substances on Earth is sand.

Most people don’t think very much about sand, but sand is an extremely important part of our world.

It isn’t just for building sand castles and going to the beach. Sand is the second most consumed resource in the world after water.

There is an entire science to sand, what different types consist of, how it is made, and even how it moves.

Learn more about sand and the surprising complexity of a seemingly simple subject on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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