Only if it’s running fast and has been running over the surface long enough that it created a slick bio film on the ground already. A 6 inch wave of water won’t even knock down your Grandma.
Yes, your legs can resist 10 lbs of lateral force, but for how long? 30 seconds? 2 minutes? Also what does the water carry?
Let’s say the water carries a 3 foot wide tree branch against your ankles. Your surface area just went from 3 inches to 3 feet. 10 lbs becomes 120 lbs.
“Sunday’s 7.0 magnitude quake hit the Kuril Islands and could lead to waves of up to 18cm (7in), Russia’s emergency ministry reported.”
" Ah! My ankles are wet! "
6 inches of running water can absolutely sweep you off your feet
Only if it’s running fast and has been running over the surface long enough that it created a slick bio film on the ground already. A 6 inch wave of water won’t even knock down your Grandma.
Yes, your legs can resist 10 lbs of lateral force, but for how long? 30 seconds? 2 minutes? Also what does the water carry?
Let’s say the water carries a 3 foot wide tree branch against your ankles. Your surface area just went from 3 inches to 3 feet. 10 lbs becomes 120 lbs.
It’s not as simple as walking with heavier shoes.