Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
December 22, 2020
I saw no human activity on this mile, but saw lots of erosion from the ocean!
Report Details
I saw no human activity on this mile, but saw lots of erosion from the ocean!
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Other Activities: Nobody on the beach!.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). The big storm from yesterday brought a lot of debris ashore!
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping. LOTS of erosion has been taking place on Netarts Spit from KING TIDES and recent storms!
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