Nine homes have been red-tagged in most critical area of coastal land loss in Central California. The cliffs here have been retreating at an average rate of about 2 feet/year since 1950, but retreated over 30 feet during two weeks in February 1998.
Attempts were made in early January to emplace a seawall at the base of the cliffs. Winter storms rolled in and left the machinery stranded.
Seven of these 9 homes have now been demolished.
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January 8, 1998 |
January 11, 1998 |
February 2, 1998 |
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February 17, 1998 |
February 24, 1998 |
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For further information, contact Monty Hampton
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