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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach

A new volcanic black sand beach formed by the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, offering stunning contrasts with turquoise waters and lush surroundings.
  • Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road

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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach holds the special title of being the newest black sand beach in Hawaii. In October 2018, Kilauea Volcano had one of its most destructive eruptions to date. In addition to hundreds of lost homes, this eruption also completely remade the natural landscape, including Pohoiki Black Sand Beach.

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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach Articles

  • 7 of the Best Black Sand Beaches in Hawaii

    Hawaii: home to some of the most stunning beaches in the world. With the pristine blue waters, sunny skies, and golden sand, what more could you ask for? But there are a handful of breathtaking beaches in Hawaii that don’t have golden sand. Instead, these beaches boast the much-rarer black sand, formed when deep black […]

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