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 ...

For one thing, the onyx-tinted sand here owes its unique hue to the ongoing volcanic activity of Kilauea ... though they cautioned that the beach's black sand can get very hot.

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 ...

That’s because this sunny spot has beaches filled with black volcanic sand which stands as a strong contrast compared to its bright blue, crystal-clear waters. There are only about 20 black sand ...

Among Iceland's most breathtaking landscapes is the coastal point at which its yellow river meets the blue sea, separated by a black sand beach.

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 ...

Next comes the grand journey—the Ring Road (aka Highway 1), 830 miles of majesty that encircles the country and skirts black-sand beaches, volcanoes, imposing fjords, crater lakes, thermal ...

New Zealand’s Muriwai Black Sand Beach, in Auckland, offers 37 miles of sparkling back sands that are the result of the island’s volcanic past. The color comes form a mixture of iron ...

Baby birds skitter about the mudflats and bluebottles sprawl on the black sand ... about the size of the sand grains you find on a beach, and are very easily washed away in storms.

A dramatic volcanic beach with towering basalt columns, sea caves, and crashing waves. One of the most famous black sand beaches in the world. This Hawaiian gem is known for its jet-black sand ...