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This Rare Green Sand Beach in the U.S. Is One of Only Four in the World—Here’s What Gives It Its Emerald Glow

Instead of white sand, black sand, or even popcorn sand, the beach has sand with a distinctive green color. Related: 148 Best ...
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Discovering Serenity: A Guide to Big Island's Hidden Wild Beaches

Aloha from the less-traveled paths of Hawaii's Big Island! On my latest culinary and cultural exploration, I swapped my chef's knife for snorkels and hiking boots. Today, I'm taking you along on an ...
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These rainbow-hued beaches are what you need to fully get out of winter mode

Here's the jet-setters guide to the most vividly hued coastlines anywhere. (Spoiler alert: One matches Pantone's 2018 color of the year.) Few things in life are better for the mind, body, and soul ...
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NASA Research Finds Green Sand Crystals Are in Comet Tempel 1

Olivine particles are from the Green Sand Beach in Hawaii. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center, Tom Trower. Green sand found on the big island of Hawaii resembles olivine crystals in the icy ...