A bog is a wet
land, but
this wetland is a very deceptive
place. Although it can look (and sometimes feel) like land
(perhaps with some small ponds or pools of water dotting the
land, as well);
in fact, it is more like a spongy "floating carpet"
of land. Underneath the surface, the bog is full of
water--about 90-95% water.
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This
bog is in Ireland. It is covered with plants, but
the ground itself is water-logged.
Be
careful where you step (or place your
cursor)...there might be some bodies in this bog....
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This
artificial bog is in Germany. It was created for the
Moor and Fen Museum in Elisabethfehn (near
Oldenburg). A nearby sign warns visitors not to step
on this bog or they will fall through to top layer.
It is so water-logged that it cannot support the
weight of a person.
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