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Terrifying simulation shows exactly how you could survive being buried alive

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Published 17:19 20 Jan 2025 GMT

Terrifying simulation shows exactly how you could survive being buried alive

The simulation could trigger people's taphophobia

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

While there's a very, very slim chance you'll ever be buried alive, it doesn't stop people having a fear of it.

The official name for such a fear is taphephobia, which originates from the Greek taphos meaning 'tombs or graves', and phobos which stands for 'deep dread or fear', says FearOf.net.

Symptoms of the condition include breathing hard and an elevated heart rate, avoidance behavior (i.e. refusing to go in underground spaces or cemeteries), and panic attacks.

In fact, some people with taphephobia might go as far as making elaborate arrangements for their funerals and request that they have items like oxygen tanks and air pipes in their coffins with them.

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As well as being super precautious and having such times with you when you're buried, there's supposedly another way you could survive being buried alive, as per a simulation created by Zack D. Films.

In the clip it says that (presuming you were buried while wearing a shirt) you should put the clothing over your nose and mouth to 'filter the dust'.

Then, by using 'small controlled movements', you need to punch a hole into the coffin.

A simulation shows how you could supposedly survive being buried alive (Twitter/@zackdfilms1)
A simulation shows how you could supposedly survive being buried alive (Twitter/@zackdfilms1)

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Obviously, dirt would then come rushing through, which you then need to try to move down to the bottom half of your body.

Next, you need to sit up, and as you do, continue to direct the falling dirt into the coffin until you're able to stand up.

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Lastly, once you made it near to the Earth's surface you have to push through the ground and break free.

It's important to note that, while the simulation seems somewhat easy, the chances of you actually surviving being buried in a coffin a quite low (sorry, taphephobes).

However, it's said that an average, healthy person could last anywhere between ten to 60 minutes in a coffin before succumbing to their fate, depending on the oxygen levels, says Popular Science.

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I guess if you're able to do what the simulation shows in that time frame, then you're onto a winner.

While most people who only be buried alive against their will, one guy voluntarily experienced it to mark his 62nd birthday.

Víctor Amela wanted to experience being laid to rest on the very same farm he had been born on.

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He proceeded to be lowered into the ground and had dirt thrown on top, and said afterwards he 'enjoyed it immensely'.

It's unclear how long Amela was underground before he was dug back up.

Amela may have lived to tell the tale, but this definitely isn't one to try at home, kids.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/@‌zackdfilms1

Topics: Community, Life

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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