Barbuda Beach
By: Mia Kochey 1A
Location
Barbuda is in North America, found in the Caribbean sea. This beach is found at 17.0608N,61.7964W.
Origin
Barbuda beach has pink colored sand. This sand was created by tiny pink shells that were washed ashore in various coves. Its origin is partly volcanic and partly coral.
This is what the coast line looks like from air.
The beach with a clear blue ocean.
This is a close up on how the pink sand looks.
Barbuda coast
Barbuda beach is closer to a plate boundary, which means it is close to tectonic activity, causing it to be an active coast. This beach was created by geological forces, causing it to be a primary coast. The sea level has been sinking since existence, making it an emergent coast. This beach is known for containing ancient American indian petroglyphs. On this beach you swim, snorkel, and fish.