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That's actually pretty much common knowledge with experts studying people flows and emergency evacuations. If you're interested in the subject The New Yorker h
by CaptainZapp 13y ago
That's actually pretty much common knowledge with experts studying people flows and emergency evacuations.
If you're interested in the subject The New Yorker has a fascinating read on the subject (CRUSH POINT - When large crowds assemble, is there a way to keep them safe? [2011]) which makes this argument. (Warning! It's long)
- kahirsch 13y agohttp://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/07/110207fa_fact_seabrook?currentPage=all http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/07/110207fa_fact_...
- CaptainZapp 13y agoThanks. Hanging my head in shame for the omitted link. Sorry for the oversight, since it's a really interesting read.