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California coastline

By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
Photo of a rugged coastline with bluffs, gentle waves, and rocks jutting out from the sand.
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Detailed Description

The U.S. west coast is an area of complex coastal geography. This photograph depicts several examples of geological features along the California coastline that are shaped by varied coastal processes. The gently sloping beach, stark bluffs, and presence of smooth rocks suggests that the coastal processes shaping this coastline are complex.

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Public Domain.