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Black Sand Beach


Location: Near Kaimu, HI
Year: 1988
Merckslides catalogue number: 06-16556
Comments: Black sand doesn't last long in nature. This beach's abundance stemmed from its location a couple of miles from a point at which active lava flows hit the surf.

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Steam column


Location: Near Kaimu, HI
Year: 1988
Merckslides catalogue number: 06-16552
Comments: A column of steam rises where an active flow encounters the ocean.

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