We took a drive down to Talofofo Beach; it is a nice little place to stop if you are just going for a scenic drive around the southern tip of the island. Most people just drive on by without stopping, but it is actually a really interesting spot if you do your homework, but a majority of people on Guam don't even know much about it. The beach may look unassuming, but it is actually one of only four green sand beaches in the world. These are Talofofo Beach, Guam; Punta Cormorant of Floreana Island, Galapagos; Papakolea Beach, Hawaii; and Hornindalsvatnet, Norway. The sand gets its green color from Olivine (Peridot) crystals eroded from Basalt Lava. Talofofo Beach also gets extra unique points for also having magnetic black sand mixed in. You can take a magnet to the beach and pull out lots of black sand particles, you can also see black streaks on the beach where the waves have separated the fine black sand from the rest of the sand. It is one of the only beaches in Guam where you can surf because the waves break in the bay and it doesn't have a shallow coral reef or cliffs like the rest of the island.
 |
| The black sand gives it a really dark brown color |
 |
| Theo wasn't thrilled to pose for a picture. |
 |
| The waves sifting and separating the sand |
 |
| Glamour shot of our car, haha, we liked the interesting rock formation overlooking the bay |
 |
| You can't see the Ovaline pieces unless you look really, really close |
 |
| I brought some sand home and separated the black sand out using a magnet |
Here's a
map link if you want to see it on your own!
Posts
