Beach Project - Black Sand Beach
By: Andrew Ashbrook
Location
Black Sand Beach is also known as Punalu'u beach on the biggest island of Hawaii
Exotic Animals
Some of the rare and endangered animals that make black sand beach their home include Hawks-bill turtle, Green turtle, Hawaiian Monk-seal, and many other native animals.
Enjoyed by tourists of all ages
Enjoy the Scenery
Enjoy the scenery from up on the cliffs, below the water, or from the picnic tables provided
Enjoy time with your family
Enjoy the weather and time with your family and friends at black sand beach
The Beaches geography and its origin
Origin
The sand of Black Sand Beach come from volcanic activity. When the lave from the volcano comes in contact with the ocean water its cooled at an accelerated rate causing it to crack. Then with time and erosion the sand of Black Sand Beach is formed.
Geography
The geography of Black Sand Beach is very simple.
- The beach is a passive coast on the inside of its tectonic plate away from tectonic activity
- It was created by volcanic forces and is a primary coast
- It is an emergent coast cause it has been rising relative to sea level since its existence