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More on Sconset Bluff Erosion

We have been on the bluff the last couple of nights as another storm has created coastal flooding. There is more evidence of damage as fresh dirt slides are obvious along the bluff. It is becoming increasingly unsafe from the area north of the end of the bluff walk. The top of the bluff is undercut severely in spots.

These pictures were taken hand held in high winds and driving snow/rain so the image quality is not the best. Click on the pictures to see a larger version.

The power of Nature should make us reflect.

That’s true, Ciel. Even the earth under our feet can be shaken or lost.

Sharon

Sadly, that’s the fate of the dunes… You can only hope that the next storm will come from the other direction and dump some of the sand back.

This bluff stood relatively unscathed for many years. I read that shifting of shoals off-shore may be allowing the ocean’s impact to worsen.

Sharon