The collapse of a sand hole killed a 7-year-old girl who was digging with her brother on a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach.⁠ ⁠ The tragedy has since shed light on an underrecognized danger that kills and injures several children a year around the country.⁠ ⁠ Dr. Stephen Leatherman from Florida International University’s Department of Earth and Environment explains the dangers of digging deep holes in sand.⁠ ⁠ 📲 Tap the link in our bio to read more⁠ ⁠ *sandhole *sandholes *florida *lauderdalebythese