Drum sand is a fictional concept that appears in the science fiction franchise Dune. This special type of sound-emitting sand is first mentioned in the original novel written by Frank Herbert. In the fictional universe of "Dune," drum sand is a type of sand that produces a deep, resonant sound…
A mysterious object has emerged from beneath the sand on the shores of Volusia County, Florida, following a low tide and recent hurricane activity which removed significant amounts of sand from the beach. The mysterious finding, initially described as a 80-feet-long object made of wood and metal, has now been…
Sand is a loose, granular material made up of small particles of rock and minerals. It is typically found on beaches, in deserts, and along rivers and streams. Sand has always held great fascination in people and historically was even considered as having mystical properties. It is what the "sandman"…
Ever heard of booming sand dunes? Sometimes, in the silence of the desert, the voice of the dunes can be heard. As the wind blows or as a result of trampling, the dunes "sing": very distinct sounds can be heard coming from the sand, each unique depending on the size…
A sand quarry is a sand depression that results from digging or mining the ground. Quarries generally are created when hard mineral deposits such as rock, marble, clay, gravel, and sandstones are mined. A quarry is a type of open-pit mine, because it is open to the Earth's surface. They…
Sand is the result of erosion of a rock and it may come in different colors depending on what type of mineral is made of: there is of course yellow sand in most beaches, orange and red sand in the desert, but also white sand made of gypsum and black…
What is sand art? The term "sand art" can refer to different types of arts and crafts created with sand, such as that which you find at the beach. Sand sculpting, sand painting and sand bottle art are all forms of sand art. The most common form of sand art…
The Haeundae Sand Festival is set to return to Busan's picturesque Haeundae Beach in the early days of summer, marking the unofficial start of beach season in South Korea. Known for being the only sand-related eco-festival in the country, the festival has become a summertime staple for visitors and locals…
Looking for the most beautiful white sandy beaches in USA? Every year Stephen Leatherman, also known "Dr. Beach", professor and director of the Coastal Research Laboratory at Florida International University in Miami, ranks the best beaches of the year, all around the US from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast.…
