The question “How did perfectly round boulders end up on a beach in New Zealand?” has a fascinating answer rooted in geology.Around 60 million years ago, sediments made up of mud, clay, and ...

Seemingly out-of-place boulders are found in coastal regions around the world. From Japan to the Bahamas, scientists have spotted hulking rocks that simply don’t seem to fit their surroundings.

A 164-Foot Tsunami Pushed This Enormous Boulder Atop a Cliff in Tonga 7,000 Years Ago ... coastal boulders like Maka Lahi were deposited by the demigod Maui as he chased chickens between two islands.

Scientists found a “large” camouflaged creature on rocks in Angola and discovered a “cryptic” new species, a study said.

The Coastal Commission approved emergency work to remove sections of the broken bridge destroyed in the landslide, but commissioners said they needed more information to allow a new 1,400-foot ...

Workers prepare to place various size boulders along the sand in the North Beach area of San Clemente, CA, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG).

Shellfish beds or reefs, formed by mussels and oysters, have declined worldwide. Sterre Witte, who conducted her Ph.D.

Placing the boulders is part of the emergency repair work on the line between San Diego and Orange counties. Passenger train service is suspended while the work goes on.