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Powerful swells have stripped sand from 'relics' found at The Wedge in Newport Beach. These exposed materials are believed to be parts of an old jetty that was constructed decades ago.

Powerful swells have exposed 'relics' of old infrastructure at the Wedge surf spot in Newport Beach. The material that was stripped from under the sand is believed to be part of an old jetty constructed many decades ago.

Powerful swells from Hurricane Genevieve have transformed a popular Southern California beach, stripping away much of its sand and damaging portions of a parking lot. Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad has been battered by strong surf and high tides, which exposed large rocks along the shoreline and required officials to close the area.

A dump truck accident on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes caused a spill of sand and closure of the northbound ramp at NW 154th St. The incident occurred overnight, leading to ongoing traffic disruptions as of 8:30 a.m. Officials advise drivers to avoid the area.

Three students were killed when a speeding tipper truck carrying sand crashed into a bus stop in Kottarakara, Kerala. The vehicle overturned after the driver lost control due to excessive speed, according to eyewitnesses.

A bio-inspired Mars rover concept with curved wheels is designed to navigate through deep, loose sand. The four-wheeled vehicle demonstrates its ability to move efficiently in such terrain.

A tourist in Tenerife drove a hire car onto a busy beach and became stuck in the sand, causing inconvenience and potential disruption to beachgoers.