Engineers have been working for centuries to protect buildings, bridges and other structures from damage caused by severe ...

You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Though rare, several countries ...

The powerful tempests are becoming increasingly common as climate change and land degradation turn once-productive landscapes ...

Families will be heading to the beach for the summer. But how do you build an epic sandcastle? NPR's Scott Simon asks sand ...

Sand grains move along the shore and up and down beaches because of currents made by waves. Waves break when they reach shallow water, creating turbulence. This area is called the surf zone. When ...

Sand is a granular material composed of fine mineral particles. Sand comes from different sources, locations, and environments. Sand is formed when rocks break down from weathering and erosion over ...

These beaches boast stark white sand that beautifully contrasts with azure waters and painted skies. Beach lovers often ...

A sand-relocation project off Port Everglades is underway, aiming to replenish beaches in the region. But neighbors say ...

Sand dollars are a welcome find for people who love to go shelling on Florida's beaches. Here are some of the best places where people have found them.

Get your sand-shovel and sunscreen ready — the fourth annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival at Red Arrow Park and Beach is set for July 18-19. The two-day event, which attracts thousands to the ...

Anyone can learn to sand yacht, all you need is a decent gust — and a good set of waterproofs. Sand yachting is one sport ...