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Have you ever wondered how a beach is formed? The formation of sand strips is a long process that involves minerals, water, wind, waves, and tides.
A heat wave, or heatwave, is a period of two or more consecutive days with apparent temperatures exceeding 105 °F to 110 °F (40 °C to 43 °C) on the National Weather Service's Heat Index.
Every year, nonprofit environmental organization Heal the Bay assigns A-to-F letter grades to beaches along the California coast.
A sun dog, or sundog, is a natural optical phenomenon consisting of one or two colored luminous spots appearing on either side of the Sun.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) launched "The Socially Responsible Beach Guide" to help you stay safe at the beach after the lockdown.
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On September 16, 2023, scientists around the world detected a mysterious seismic signal that spread across the entire planet. It lasted for nine consecutive days.
In November 2023, The New Yorker magazine put the shoreline of Pacifica, California, on the national map. The article described the pros and cons of seawalls in coping with sea level rise.
Rafael Fernández Caballero is the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year.
The ocean's unpredictability is magical and even poetic. But when it puts people in danger, information can be lifesaving.