Pink sand beaches get their color from thousands of broken coral pieces, shells, and calcium carbonate materials left behind by foraminifera (tiny sea creatures with red and pink shells) that live in nearby coral reefs.
That is why it can be taken away by hurricanes if they are strong. The sand does too sometimes. I lived on the beach in Florida for a year and a hurricane took 75% of the sand and washed it away. They had to truck in the sand!!!
Glad you got back safely and had a wonderful time!
Yep, knew how sand is formed… and can for sure imagine something that strong taking it away. I see that here sometimes. Because it is getting dryer by the year. If it rains. It doesn’t go in the ground anymore. The floods come off the mountains all the way to the sea and take everything with them along the way. Including half of the beach. Crazy what nature can do and the force behind it. Before tourist season starts they truck in new sand… but this sand here is basically grinded building waste. 😳
Thanks for the extra information Denise 🥰🤗
That must have been scary in Florida. I never experienced a hurricane yet.
Your kind. I’m back safely and soooo enjoyed it. Can’t wait to share more 😊😉
Have a wonderful evening! Big hug 🤗
Oh!! I forgot about coming off the mountains! That is where mudslides are born here!
Yes, I know… crazy things. Since I’m in Spain they getting more and more every year. At least here in the south.
Everywhere, I hear! I think it is the overly abundant rainfall that we have been having in the last few years.
You are probably right Denise. Everywhere there are shifts in the weather… even climate.
Truly.