2023-05-19 19:53:40
The return of massive events such as concerts is already a normal thing, but you should know that even if your goal is to have a good time, your life may be in danger, so we tell you how to survive a human stampede.
What is a human stampede?
The Royal Academy of the Spanish Language defines a stampede as an impetuous flight undertaken by a crowd of humans or animals.
These are dangerous phenomena because in a matter of minutes a crowd can become a danger that leaves dozens and even hundreds of deaths in its wake.
The danger increases considering that it is something that is happening slowly but steadily and when you least realize it, you are already so enclosed in the crowd that getting out of there becomes complicated and risky.
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human stampede signs
To know how to survive a human stampedeyou must first attend to the signs that you are in danger of experiencing something like this.
Everything will depend on the number of people per square meter in the event or space:
- One person per square meter does not represent a real risk
- Two people per square meter do not represent a risk either
- Three people per square meter is usually the average density of bars and clubs in the city
- Four people per square meter is still a decent number, however they are already beginning to rub against each other with the movement
- Five people per square meter starts to limit the movement of people and if it’s a quiet crowd there wouldn’t be a big problem, but if they start to push each other it can become dangerous very quickly.
- Six people per square meter is already an alert sign, there is a lot of physical contact and it can make it easier for people to fall and trigger an avalanche or human stampede.
In short, you should pay attention to how many people surround you and the space you have available to move freely, if you start having difficulty moving, slide the gallery above to find out what to do.
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Why do human stampedes kill?
The cause of death caused by human stampedes is suffocation. Although it is believed that people die from being trampled, the reality is that there are more deaths from horizontal or vertical suffocation due to the crowd.
In this sense, it is essential to know how to survive a human stampede because not panicking can save you from a slow and certain death.
Swipe through the photos to find out the measures you must take to get out of a situation like this.
Probably the lack of oxygen can cause your blood pressure to drop, so we leave you a video on what you should do if this happens. It is better to be prepared and know what to do.
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