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Beaches
From white to pink sand, cold water to warm, beaches are places for fun in the sun. Ask questions about these popular destinations here.
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How far from Jacksonville Florida to Melbourne Beach Florida?
Key West to Melbourne is 332.85 miles and is a 5 hour and 58 minute drive.
[Source: Mapquest]
Do you swim at or in the beach?
One swims at the beach. It is possible to swim in the beach but a beach is defined by dictionary.com as an "expanse of sand..." so it would be a very dry but slow swim.
You can buy a mansion on the beach in California. Sometimes it includes all of the property that reaches the high tide line of the ocean. Home-owners erect a fence, on both sides, to make it a private beach but only to the high tide line
California guarantees everyone the constitutional right to walk below the high tide line.
In addition, Most "private" signs on the beach require state permits, and the vast majority of sign posters do not have the required permit for their sign.
Where can you get the best beach vacation deals?
The best way to be sure you are getting a great deal is to try a multi-pronged approach. Contact a local travel agent, check travel websites, and contact individual hotels, airlines, and resorts you may be interested in. A good tip: most major hotels offer a "best price guarantee". If you find a great rate on a travel website, you can report the rate to the hotel and receive the same rate, usually plus an extra percentage off!
What gives beaches their distict color?
Sunlight, type of soil of the sea bed, dissolved minerals, and microscopic organisms living in the water contribute to the color of the water. Water will be clearer in a sandy sea bed, because the sand doesn't dissolve easily in the water. The more sun the water gets, the clearer it is because it keeps algae growth down. Minerals in the water change the color of the water.
What Beach is closest to West Virginia?
Since the state of West Virginia is landlocked, there are no ocean beaches near it. However the closest one to the state is Colonial Beach, which is located off the coast of Virginia and about a 2 1/2 hour drive away.
Which is the largest beach in Goa?
Cox's Bazar in Dhaka. Bangladesh is the biggest, longest beach in the world.
The 120 km (75 mile) unbroken stretch of beach here is the world's longest, and a chain of hills that run parallel to the sea for almost the entire length
The Marina Beach in Madras could be the 2nd largest Urban beach in the world after Miami beach in Florida
Where is the Main Library in Long Beach located?
The address of the Main Library is: 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, 90822 1097
Why is Ninety mile beach called Ninety Mile Beach?
Well, their was this family that lived there many years ago, they were called the Mile Family. Mother Mile and Father Mile had ninety children. The Mile Family lived across the 88 kilometer beach. So, the people had spoken and decided to name this beach 'Ninety Mile Beach' in memory of the ninety children who lived there.
What is the closest ocean beach to Colorado?
Galveston, TX or South Beach, CA .. both are about 16 hours
Are there any nudist beaches on the Italian Riviera?
There are nude beaches all around the World.
Try asking your question again and add; in England, in Spain, in USA. Or wherever you are thinking. Some of these places may already be answered.
Does Puerto Rico have nude beaches?
No, there are no nude beaches in Puerto Rico. You may find a beach way out of the way to do some nude sunbathing, but if you are caught you may face criminal charges as the island is pretty conservative when it comes to actual nudity... (not many thongs either)
What do you bring to the beach to swimming?
If it's the summer, bring waterproof sunscreen, a big towel (big enough to lay on), a cooler with drinks, a beach umbrella if you don't want to cook in the sun, if you can't swim bring a sport life jacket ( don't worry about what other people say. Drowning bites). Plastic buckets and plastic shovels. Playing in the sand is great! Leave things behind that can be destroyed by salt water and sand (like a radio). Listen to the waves not the radio. Bathing suit is the most important thing (or trunks for boys). People that sunburn need to take sunblock. Also, everything at the beach is usually over-priced and expensive so you should take more money than you would normally just have on you.
A laptop is also a good thing to have incase you get lost or if it rains and you're stuck in the hotel. Bring water or something to drink with you while you're on the beach because you need to stay hydrated (it's hot outside). Sandals are important because the sand will burn your feet when the sun is blazing. Snacks are good, too but nothing that might melt or get moldy or gross. Chips, crackers, etc. are good.
A beach towel is important or possibly a beach chair (although they sometimes rent the chairs out at the beach). If it's legal, beer is a good idea. Usually people with children take sand buckets and shovels, or other beach play items such as a beach ball. If you wear contacts, TAKE AN EXTRA PAIR because the salt water might ruin your contacts.
There are two main sources:
- Dead aquatic organisms (such as shells, fish bones etc.) matter grind together and get broken down into tiny little grains which are washed onto shores,forming large deposits.
- The result of the erosion of the lithosfere (rocks) oven hundered of millions of years of sea tides, rain (very often acid rain in the past geologic eras), wind erosion and thermic amplitudes.
Sand existed in all Fanerozoic eon, and possibly was first created in the Proterozoic eon.
How do beaches get bigger? I think that they get bigger because of the tides gravity so, maybe be by the gravity
Which beaches were invaded in d-dAY?
The D Day landings took place on 5 separate beaches on the northern coast of France.
The American beaches, UTAH and OMAHA, were the western beaches because that allowed their direct re-supply from America without crossing the sea lanes of the re-supply to GOLD the British beach, JUNO the Canadian beach and SWORD the Allied beach. The landings on SWORD were mainly of British forces but it is known as the Allied beach because 'Free' forces such as the French under Commandant Kieffer, landed in the area. The gaps between the beaches were filled by Special Forces such as Commandos and Rangers and at each end of the landings, ie. around UTAH and SWORD, airborne forces were used to stop the Germans attacking the landings from the flanks.
The landing scenes in 'Saving Private Ryan' depict the landings of A Company, 1st Battalion, 29th Divison which had been recruited from the small town of Bedford in Virginia, 23 of whom were lost on D Day. They landed on OMAHA just below where the 29th Division Memorial now stands on an old German bunker.
In total the casualties on OMAH were the greatest of all of the beaches.
What is something well-known for The Bahamas?
They are well known for their beaches; their pink sand beach on Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Also for their tropical climate, and maybe Atlantis(it is amazing) They are well known for their beaches; their pink sand beach on Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Also for their tropical climate, and maybe Atlantis(it is amazing)
What is the process by which beach sediment moves down the beach with the current?
the process in which beach sediment move down a beach with the current
