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NORFOLK, Va. — Have you ever been to the beach on a hot summer day and wondered why the water feels so cool, but the sand feels so hot? There are a few factors that go into play and explain why ...

Sand waves are one of many sediment-related phenomena at Lake Powell. They form in water containing a high percentage of sediment when the river’s bottom isn’t perfectly flat.

A report from the Miami Herald found that the sands on Miami Beach recently hit 137 degrees, and according to further research, beach sand doesn't even need to get that hot to cause real burns.

How to measure the surface temperature of beach sand for yourself If you’d like to test the surface temperature of the sand at the beach, you’ll need an infrared thermometer.

Yes, the sand heats up in the hot sun and is a common cause of burns on your feet. Our teaching doctor, Dr. Rachel Reitan, says when the temperature outside is just 75 degrees, the sand can be ...

Sand extraction has become a hot environmental topic because removing sand is damaging ecosystems. Like most things we do, we need to be thoughtful in how we extract it.

There are multiple closures along SR-27 due to water and mud on Sunday, according to WSDOT East. As of 6:30 p.m., SR-27 has the follow closures: SR-27 between Oakesdale and Tekoa is back open, but ...

With JWST's direct detection of sand clouds on WASP-107b, says Kreidberg, "we know for sure they're there." This could be just the beginning of a bevy of otherworldly cloud discoveries.