What prevents a crowd from becoming a stampede?
Scientists studied the running of the bulls in Spain.
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February 23, 2025

In Spain, more than 5,000 people cram into a small central plaza before the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona. Scientists have studied the event to figure out what prevents raucous crowds from becoming lethal stampedes.

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Here’s what they found.

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