Popcorn Rocks
From sand filled with iron shavings to rocks that look like popcorn, nature never ceases to surprise us with its artistic skills. The OP visited Fuerteventura in the Canaries and ended up at this beach where the rocks literally look like popcorn. We looked into it and the once-secret bay is actually called “Popcorn Beach.”
These unique rocks are fossilized algae that help the formation of sandy beaches. Unfortunately, too many visitors have been taking home bucketfuls of this stuff and jeopardizing their ecosystem. It’s about time we learn to quietly appreciate natural beauty without destroying it. We also can’t help but wonder how many people have tried to eat this stuff.