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| navigate by keyword : winter white waves wave water wadi volcanic visible vegetation undefined typical tint terrain sparse snow shows shoreline shore sea sands sand rock river rise reflection presence papakolea olivine olivehued ocean mountain mineral materials layered landscape lake island hawaii green geology gentle frothy formations foam fe2sio4 extends distinctive derived denser dark contrast composed coast cliffside cliffs cliff wall valley soil plateau hill formation badlands |
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| Green sand beach with distinctive olive-hued sand extends towards the gentle waves of the ocean. Cliffs with layered rock formations rise behind, composed of volcanic materials. The sand's green tint is due to the presence of the mineral olivine (Mg, Fe)2SiO4, which is denser than typical sand and derived from volcanic activity. Sparse vegetation is visible on the cliffside. The shoreline shows a contrast between the dark sand and the frothy white sea foam. |
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