Mile 210 Report
Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
June 13, 2023
We have noticed that during the winter storms the sand on the beach moves (presumably offshore) and then is redeposited during spring.
Report Details
We have noticed that during the winter storms the sand on the beach moves (presumably offshore) and then is redeposited during spring. However, this year it seems that not much sand has yet washed back onto the beach. There is a large area along Lost Creek (roughly in the middle of mile 210) where cobbles and rubble piles have remained on the beach. Additionally, there are large areas near Lost Creek scoured down to the underlying basalt benches, which usually by this time of year are covered with sand. Photo is attached.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
There were no people in the study area (mile 210) when I did the survey but there were 1 or 2 people around nearby, walking on the beach.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
Some sandstone rocks had tumbled down onto the beach near the northern end of mile 210. It appears to be natural erosion. Photo is attached at the end of the report.
061323 mile 210 north border looking south
061323 sandstone erosion near north border of mile 210
061323 mile 210 south border looking north
061323 rubble and cobbles on beach near Lost Creek
Report Images
mrkopplin
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Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
We have noticed that during the winter storms the sand on the beach moves (presumably offshore) and then is redeposited during spring.
mrkopplin
