VIRGINIA BEACH — Patches of dull, grayish-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street. The dark sections stand out in contrast to the bright tan grains closer to the Boardwalk.

Playa de la Arena is one of the most striking beaches in Tenerife thanks to its black sand (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Not far from Playa de los Gigantes and known for its distinct volcanic sand ...

Anchorage dog Cedar sports goggles and a raincoat designed to shield her from corrosive ashfall that could contain volcanic glass. The city government has warned about the risk of the ash to humans – ...

It will be made from a stunning green volcanic sand called ‘olivine,’ blended with resin. Olivine is a material I’ve worked with previously.” This isn’t the first time the artist has ...

While black sand beaches may not be as common as their fairer counterparts, they can be found all around the world. These unique beaches are often formed as a result of volcanic activity and the ...

THE Taal Volcano in Batangas showed signs of unrest after 20 small volcanic earthquakes were recorded in just 24 hours, the country's volcano monitoring agency said Thursday, April 10, 2025. The ...