Punaluu Black Sand Beach - Punaluu, HI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 19° 08.091 W 155° 30.292
5Q E 236509 N 2117637
This Beach is famous for it's black sand here. It is one of only a few beaches in the world that have black sand.
Waymark Code: WMQE61
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
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The black sand is from the erosion of lava flows over millions of years. Eventually, the accumulation of the eroded particles wash along the shore here creating a black sand beach.
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes

Access fee (In local currency): .00

Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no

Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no

Public Transport available: no

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