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October 9, 1997 Seacliff State Beach, just north of the pier, exhibiting a wide sandy beach in early fall. |
Mid-December, 1997 View to the west from the coastal bluffs above Seacliff State Beach showing typical winter beach conditions. The cement ship "Palo Alto" and pier are in the center. |
January 20, 1998 Seacliff State Beach, just north of the pier, undergoing significant erosion during a high-wave energy event. |
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February 6, 1998 Coastal bluffs at Seacliff State Beach showing debris-flow type failures from recent heavy rains. The bluffs are protected from direct wave attack by a seawall, road, and parking lot. |
February 6, 1998 El Niño storm conditions at Seacliff with waves breaking over the bow of the cement ship Palo Alto and the beach submerged at high tide. |
February 7, 1998 The cement ship Palo Alto taking on heavy El Niño storm-generated waves. |
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