Pfeiffer Beach
By: Cole Johnson
Location
California (USA) Latitude: 36-14'19'' N Longitude: 121-49'03'' W
Beach Info
Active - Located near a continental margin
Primary - Beach was created by non-matin processes such as erosion and deposition
Emergent - Relative sea level has dropped over the past 100 years
Sand
Sand Color - Purple
Origin - Amethyst and Quartz
Key Features
Pfeiffer Beach, located within Monterey Bay, California, is a small beach that boasts coastal views, purple sand, and interesting rock formations.