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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Siggi Rafn Hilmarsson: This is our main tool. Ju: He followed in his grandmother's and mother's footsteps in this hot volcanic sand. This is his bakery, no matter the weather. The process starts ...

Initially, a nearby volcano called Sadiman erupted a cloud of fine ash, like beach sand, that left a layer on the landscape. Then a light rain fell onto the ash to create something like wet cement ...