The Hawaiian archipelago is blessed with rare stretches of black sand beaches, a spectacular phenomenon created when hot basaltic lava meets the ocean. One of the most famous, and remote ...

Black Sand Basin, located in the Upper Geyser Basin ... stark contrast to the brilliantly turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. The beach and other volcanic formations along the coast were ...

Additional expertise comes from Center for Ocean Solutions lead scientist Colette ... On Mars, the erosion of volcanic basalt creates black sand. Iron oxides are often concentrated into a fine ...

Black sand beaches offer a stunning alternative to ... The sand itself is made of basalt from lava that cooled rapidly after hitting the ocean. It's a fantastic spot for picnicking and turtle ...