Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
February 25, 2014
It was a beautiful mild sunny day at low tide.
Report Details
It was a beautiful mild sunny day at low tide. There is still very much sand cover, although the tops of some of the rock formations are showing. Very few birds present, and surprisingly few people for such a fine day. Two of the drain pipes previously described in a former report have disappeared. There was a new minor slide with some bluff erosion, and a larger rock slide at 44.71147, photos attached.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6. Surfing: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Everything checked here, but beach was relatively clean.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
Minor slide at 44.7136 with some vegetation having fallen from bluff; a larger rock slide at 44.71147 which I have attached pictures of.
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dderickson
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