Weather Blog NASA Returns to the Beach: Bright Beaches in Florida The white sands of Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches are primarily comprised of quartz grains from the southern Appalachian Mountains. Read More… About Author See author's posts Continue Reading Previous: Beryl Hits and Wobbles into the Caribbean…Next: Record Setting Hurricane takes aim at Jamaica… Related Stories Blast From the Past: A Modern Lake in an Ancient Crater Weather Blog Blast From the Past: A Modern Lake in an Ancient Crater July 1, 2025 A Cosmic Explosion Over Siberia Weather Blog A Cosmic Explosion Over Siberia June 30, 2025 A Dusty Vestige of the Old West Weather Blog A Dusty Vestige of the Old West June 29, 2025