Waves approach the coast at an angle. Swash carries sediment up the beach at an angle. Backwash carries sediment down the beach with gravity – at right angles to the beach. This creates a zig ...

The eastern side of the groyne (left) is starved of material which means that the wave can travel further up the beach Due to human interference at Criccieth, the cliffs and beach have changed shape.

Following on from the authors’ successful 1992 book, this is the only volume that considers sandstone landforms from a truly global perspective. It describes the wide variety of landforms that are ...

Not only was the landing a nifty space feat, but the rover’s mission is also sure to unearth untold numbers of amazing space ...

With prices like those, what makes this property so special? Here are 10 facts about Palm Beach’s only private island. The ...

The best time to visit Virginia Beach is from late May to early September, when you'll experience oceanfront culture in full swing. But fair warning: This is the peak season. The city and beach ...

To nest, females leave the sea and choose an area, often on the same beach used by their mothers, to lay their eggs. They dig a pit in the sand with their flippers, fill it with a clutch of 100 to ...

Summer vacations are all about spending lazy days at the beach, relaxing in the sun and catching waves in the ocean. But when you, your friends or the kids get a bit restless, it may be time to ...

As far as beach destinations go, Oahu caters to any type of vacation you desire, from lazy to adventurous. After all, the island is famous for its wide, golden crescents of beach, calm snorkeling ...

Anna Popp is a New York-based commerce writer at Travel + Leisure covering all of the best travel products, from luggage to outdoor gear. She has been a travel writer and product tester for over ...

Election Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link glided past Jeff Buongiorno, a tech entrepreneur, in her bid for her second, full term as Palm Beach County's elections chief. Unofficial results ...