Heriot-Watt scientists have discovered giant underwater mud waves buried deep below the Atlantic Ocean, 400 kilometers off ...

The Atlantic Ocean may have formed millions of years earlier than previously thought, igniting a period of climate change, scientists found.

From Hawaii's Papakōlea Beach to Butiama Beach in Tanzania to Reynisfjara in Iceland, there are many incredible beaches all ...

Using a thermal sensor smaller than a grain of sand, engineers have measured the vibrations, or phonons, within individual molecules.

No rose-colored glasses are needed to enjoy these stunning stretches of sand. You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Though ...

Along the coast of Indonesia, researchers encountered several unusual “mole”-like creatures living in the swash zone, where the waves rush up the beach before receding. They had discovered a new ...

Located 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) below today’s seabed, the wavy sediments were formed during the Equatorial Atlantic Gateway ...

Uncover the hidden gems and charming coastal escapes with this personal guide to Alabama beaches, from Gulf Shores to ...

Looking for the perfect beach to go to for your next vacation? There are may different beautiful beaches to choose from, all ...

Sand originates from the erosion of rocks in the mountains and is carried to the coast by streams. Once at the beach, wave energy—especially from waves approaching at an angle—drives the sand ...

He starts with descriptions of waves and ripples in blown sand, and passes later to the similar forms produced under water, giving many good photographs to illustrate their various characteristics.