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Because they are made of black volcanic sand rather than white coral sand or white quartz/limestone sand. However, Japan has also many white sand beaches, which are made of white coral sand (southern islands) and white quartz/limestone sand (peninsulas on mainlands).
White sand beaches in Japan:
http://www.Flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/
There are also black sand beaches in volcanic countries such as Hawaii and Iceland.
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∙ 11y agoThe west coast sand is black because of its high iron content.
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Where does the New Zealand Coast to Coast multisport race start and finish?
The Coast to Coast multi-sport race starts on Kumara beach on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand and finishes on the beach in the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch city on the east coast.
When did the gold rush start in New Zealand?
The gold rush in New Zealand was primarily on their west coast. It started in 1864 and lasted until 1867.
Where are the Southern Alps in New Zealand?
The Southern Alps run up the west coast of the South Island.
Where can sand dunes be found in New Zealand?
near te henga beach in west auckland its also near a lake
Are maui dolphins native New Zealand mammals?
Maui Dolphins are native to New zealand. They are only found in New Zealand waters, in a small section of the ocean just off the west coast of the North Island.
This is found on beaches of West Coast the beaches often looks black because of it starting with I?
Iron-sand
Where is Punakaiki?
On the west coast of New Zealand about 45km north of Greymoith.
What is the biggest beach in New Zealand?
The biggest Beach in New Zealand is Piha beach in the West coast in Auckland.
Where does the New Zealand Coast to Coast multisport race start and finish?
The Coast to Coast multi-sport race starts on Kumara beach on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand and finishes on the beach in the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch city on the east coast.
What are the release dates for Sand Masters - 2011 West Coast Warrior Dash 2-12?
Sand Masters - 2011 West Coast Warrior Dash 2-12 was released on: USA: 17 June 2012
Where abouts in nz is greenstone found?
West Coast, South Island, New Zealand!
What is the westernmost part of New Zealand?
Cape Lovitt is the westernmost point of New Zealand. It is located on the west coast of Auckland Island.
Why does the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand experience such high rainfall?
Because New Zealand is located in a temperate rainforest
Where in New Zealand is Lake Kanieri?
Lake Kanieri is on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The closest township is Hokitika.
How does the shape of New Zealand effect its climate?
Mountains line the West Coast from the North Island to the South Island. West Coast remains Wet and leaves the East Coast prodominantly Dry and Warm.
WHERE IN New Zealand is river buller?
The River Buller is on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It was named after Charles Buller who furthered the colonization of New Zealand.
In what state in the US can you find Mediterranean highland sand and marine on the west coast?
California
