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Large waves breaking on cliffs in Santa Cruz, California, 02/13/2016

By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
Large waves breaking on cliffs in Santa Cruz, California; vegetation in the foreground and sea blends into sky in background
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Large waves breaking on cliffs in western Santa Cruz, California, February 13, 2016.

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