Brazil
Sand Origin
Copacabana
Random Sand Fact
Are the radioactive sands of Guarapari, Brazil, curative?
Guarapari is one of few places where the sand is naturally radioactive. Some grains in the dark sand are of the rare mineral monazite, which contains uranium and thorium. As a result, radiation levels are far above acceptable levels.
Still, it has not shown any adverse effect on the population. On the contrary, the city is called “the Healthy City.” People come from far to the sands to treat various diseases. Dare to delve into the radioactive sands and experience their mysterious healing properties?
Healthy? I’m a tad skeptical. You?
