Exploring New Scuba Dive Sites Jun 9, 2008
These can be interesting dive sites with many small crevices formed between the boulders. Care must be exercised when diving around these as they could move unexpectedly. (Suite101.com)
Coalition aims to build nation's first successful artificial surf reef at California beach Apr 23, 2007
Judging from the exposed boulders that separate the beach from coastal Highway 101, up to 8 feet (2. 4 meters) of sand have slipped away since the pier was removed. (International Herald Tribune)
Australia's Kangaroo Island Mar 19, 2007
On the western end of the island is Flinders Chase National Park with its appropriately named Remarkable Rocks - giant boulders weathered into curious surreal sculptures which change shape constantly as you walk among them and see them from different angles. A great spot for photographs. (Suite101.com)
Australia's coast hit by tsunamis Feb 21, 2007
But Dr Dominey-Howes raises a question mark over the evidence for these older so-called mega-tsunamis, which are based on finds of shells, sand and boulders where waves may have left them. "The problem is that a lot of that work is highly controversial," he said. (ABC News Online, Australia)
ADVENTURE DOWN UNDER Oct 30, 2006
The glacier-fed river runs by steep cliffs and has boulders in mid-stream. Garth prided himself in coming as close as possible to the rock. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
FEATURE - Surfers ride watery giants, chasing 100ft waves Sep 19, 2006
"In Hawaii, there's a spot at Waimea that when it's really big you will be underwater and hear boulders rolling around on the ocean floor," Cater told Reuters. In July, at an offshore reef called Cowaramup Bombie off Margaret River in Western Australia, Cater was part a group of surfers who tackled the biggest waves ever ridden in Australia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Miners walk free after 320 hours in hell May 10, 2006
The rock fall that trapped them, and killed Mr Knight, was a terrifying event that left boulders the size of houses looming over the pile. The pair had to brace themselves repeatedly against shock waves from the rescuers' rock blasting, which offered constant threats of fresh falls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
