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Cliff erosion

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center 2015 (approx.)
Photo of a coastal cliff with an apartment building right at the edge of the cliff.
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Detailed Description

Cliff erosion is a common storm-induced hazard along the West Coast. Two condemned apartment buildings along Esplanade Avenue in Pacifica, California are shown here before their demolition in 2016 and 2017.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.