The Geologic Oddity in Hawaii; Green Gemstone Filled Beach
- Episode aired Sep 4, 2021
- 4m
Papakolea beach on the island of Hawaii is one of four green sand beaches in the world. The sand is comprised of peridot crystals brought up from the Earth's Mantle by Mauna Loa volcano.Papakolea beach on the island of Hawaii is one of four green sand beaches in the world. The sand is comprised of peridot crystals brought up from the Earth's Mantle by Mauna Loa volcano.Papakolea beach on the island of Hawaii is one of four green sand beaches in the world. The sand is comprised of peridot crystals brought up from the Earth's Mantle by Mauna Loa volcano.