Unlike regular sandy shores, which are composed mainly of quartz and other light-colored minerals, black sand beaches owe their unique color to volcanic activity. These beaches are primarily found ...

Thanks to this volcanic activity, the island is home to several black sand beaches, as well as secluded coves accessible only by boat. One of the best-known beaches, Ficogrande, offers visitors ...

One of only four green sand beaches in the world, Papakolea sits at the southern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island. The ...

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the battle, Praesidus Watch Co. released a truly unique line of watches that contain black volcanic sand from Iwo Jima. In 2024, Praesidus honored the 80th ...

Imagine a beach where the sand shimmers not in the usual shades of gold, white, or black, but in a striking, rare green. This ...

A 30,000-year-old vulture fossil was found in volcanic rock. Scientists discovered microscopic feather details preserved in ...

Discover 10 breathtaking images of Earth from space, featuring volcanic eruptions, heart-shaped lakes, shifting dunes, and ...

TASS/. Russian customs officers have detected and seized radioactive volcanic sand at Vnukovo airport from a female passenger who arrived from India transiting through the UAE, according to the ...

What’s next? Lava is erupting from several volcanoes, including one in Hawaii. Nearly 50 volcanic eruptions have been recorded this year, and more are expected. The Axial Seamount, an underwater ...

Black sand beaches offer a stunning alternative to the typical tropical shoreline. Formed by volcanic activity, these beaches boast an intense, almost surreal beauty that stands out against ...