Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach
Beach Glog Project by: Samantha Bay
Location:
- Waianapanapa Beach is located on Maui, one of the islands that make up Hawaii.
- Hawaii is part of the U.S.A
- located map-matically: 20.7836 N, 155.9980 W
Picture of the tropical flora that frames the area
Here's a view of the black lava cliffs that jut out from the ocean
Type of Beach:
- Waianapanapa Beach is a active coast; hawaii itself is located on a hot-spot in the middle of the pacific plate, formed by tectonic forces
- the Beach is also a primary coast and it was formed by volcanic influences
- because it's located on one of the islands of Hawaii, this beach is emergent
Origin:
Waianapanapa Beach is a Black Sand Beach.
The sands color originates from most likely a lava spill that cooled and weathered over hundreds of years
the main rock types that make up this beach are of the igneous category
Basalt is the most prominent rock type. there could also be some Andesite, and volcanic glass located in the sand
In the picture it gives us a look of the black sand that covers the whole beachfront
This is an example of some of the magnificent sea caves found around the beach
why It's Special:
- unless the waters calm its hard to swim because rip currents are very common
- known to be one of the prettiest sites on the island of Maui
- Sandwiched between black lava cliffs, and beautiful forest landscapes
- Sea caves, blowholes, and arches are sprinkled across the location
- the beaches name translates to, "Glistening Water."
- surrounded by hawaiian culture; tribal cemeteries and hawaii's largest-known ancient temple are found near this beach