Hundreds of tar balls have surfaced on Sydney beaches. But what …
6 days ago · Council workers are cleaning up Coogee Beach. (ABC News: Timothy Ailwood)What are tar balls? Tar balls originate from oil spills which coagulate into a spherical shape over time.
Sydney beaches shut over mysterious tar balls washing ashore - NBC News
5 days ago · Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach and other beaches around the Australian city were shut Thursday as authorities investigated mysterious tar balls that have washed ashore.
Tar balls wash ashore on three Sydney beaches prompting …
Oct 16, 2024 · Hundreds of mysterious black spheres that washed up on three popular beaches in Sydney have been identified as tar balls.
VIDEO: Sydney beaches reopen following days of tar balls ... - ABC News
4 days ago · Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News. ... Sydney beaches reopen following days of tar balls ...
Mystery tar balls wash up on Sydney beaches forcing seven to close
5 days ago · Bondi Beach was shut after thousands of mysterious tar balls washed up on Australian shores in recent days. The popular tourist attraction was among seven beaches that were totally, or partially, shut in Sydney on the east coast.
Sydney beaches reopen but 'tar ball' mystery remains | SBS News
4 days ago · A baffling tar ball emergency that closed four major beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs appears to be over. ... Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your ...
What are 'tar balls' — the debris that closed two Sydney beaches?
Oct 15, 2024 · What are tar balls? Tar balls are small pieces of oil — often remnants of spills — but they can sometimes occur naturally from seeping crude oil. "While some tar balls may be as large as pancakes, most are coin-sized," the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says.
"Mysterious black balls" close 2 popular beaches in Australia
6 days ago · Sydney — Hundreds of mysterious black tar-like balls have washed up on two popular Sydney area beaches, prompting lifeguards to close the strands to swimmers.
Sydney beaches allowed to reopen after tar balls testing
5 days ago · Sydney beaches allowed to reopen after tar balls testing. Good news for beachgoers as experts reveal the next step in determining if thousands of mysterious black balls that have washed up ashore ...
Update after Coogee Beach closed due to black ‘tar balls’
Oct 16, 2024 · Thousands of black balls found washed up on a popular Sydney beach have been identified as tar balls. The unusual floaters were first spotted on Coogee Beach on Tuesday.