1. Glass Beach
Glass Beach is a section of coastline in MacKerricher State Park in California. After World War II, it was used as a public dump for two decades until local officials halted the practice. Since that time, the waves have worn smooth the glass shards disposed on the shore. However sad the original cause, the result is quite pretty.
2. Red Sand Beach
Red sand beach is located in the South of Hana bay. Since the paths leading to the beach lie on cliffs, tourists should be careful when coming here. The red color of the sand is made from the ash of a coal mine located in the nearby hills surrounding the bay. Therefore, on swimming here, tourists should know the flow of water very well, especially not swim in the back of lava sea wall. Because this place is quite remote, there are many people coming here for nude bathing.
3. Airport Beach
The airport is literally washed away by the tide once a day, and if you arrive on a late afternoon flight, you may notice a couple of cars in the parking lot with their lights on, which provides pilots some added visibility, since the airport is naturally lit. Needless to say you probably don't want to hang out at Barra Airport beach, unless you are a aviation junkie, in which case Barra Airport has a fool proof system, as sign that reads: "Keep off the beach. When the windsock is flying and the airport is active.".
4. Inland Beach
Gulpiyuri beach is near Llanes in Spain. Gulpiyuri's name isn't its only bizarre facet: this beach is found completely inland in a gorgeous little cove which looks like something out of a fantasy. The Cantabrian Sea bored through the earth to create this sandy spot, and though you can't see the ocean, its waves to lap the shore just like any beach - it's odd, like a magical wave pool.
5. Green Sand Beach
Papakolea Beach, located in South Point of Hawaii island, is a green sand beach. It is one of the two green sand beaches in the world. It is discovered that the green color is from the olivine crystals in a coal mine nearby.
6. Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach is a popular geothermal attraction in New Zealand. This unusual beach attracts 130,000 visitors each year. The hot water can reach 64ºC (147ºF), but you'll have to dig a hole to enjoy it. These underground water reservoirs are formed by volcanoes as it reaches the surface. It's just the perfect location for a nice hot bath. Don't forget to bring some digging instruments and a bucket.
7. Bowling Ball Beach
The explanation is simple and purely geological in nature. Technically called concretions, these hard spheres are composed of materials far more resilient than the Cenozoic mudstone that once surrounded them. Over millions of years, this has eroded away under the constant onslaught of the Pacific Ocean, forming the cliffs that line the shore behind the beach and leaving the tougher 'bowling balls' behind.
No comments:
Post a Comment