CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. (WTVR) -- A man died on the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore when a hole he dug in the sand collapsed on him. The incident happened sometime Monday afternoon north of ramp ...

This story from The Conversation is by Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor of Coastal Science at Florida International University. While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out ...

If you're heading to the beach, there's a danger you should know about. It's not sharks or rough surf -- it's the sand. Digging holes in the sand can be a serious hazard for you and your family.

Distressing footage captured desperate beachgoers using their hands to rescue a young girl who died after she was trapped in a sand hole. The girl, believed to be between five and seven years old, had ...

Scoop up some sand and enjoy these fun, slightly messy projects this summer. Preschoolers love to play archeologist when they look for hidden objects in the backyard sandbox. Before they play, bury ...

The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences' special exhibit "Dig it: The Secrets of Soil" is winding down, but there's still time to check out the sand table. Back in May, I wrote about "Dig It: The Secrets ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. The girl, believed to be between five and seven years old, had dug a hole between 152cm and 182cm deep at ...