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A landslide started near the top of the bluff at Cascade Head and swept hundreds of trees into a pile at the shoreline. Some trees and a lot of dirt have been swept into the ocean. I believe this occurred within the past two weeks, based on conversation with another pilot who flies this route frequently.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.

Human Activities

No evidence of human activity below the top of the cliffs.

Notable Wildlife

None noted. Sea lions frequent this area, but I didn't see any today. There was a whale about 1/2 mile offshore.

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.

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A landslide started near the top of the bluff at Cascade Head and swept hundreds of trees into a pile at the shoreline. Some trees and a lot of dirt have been swept into the ocean. I believe this occurred within the past two weeks, based on conversation with another pilot who flies this route frequently.

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Cascade Head, Two Arches

April 24, 2024

The ocean continues to erode the beaches. I always find plastic water bottles, buoys, floats and fishing line.

Ken Sund

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Cascade Head, Two Arches

January 31, 2009

A landslide started near the top of the bluff at Cascade Head and swept hundreds of trees into a pile at the shoreline.

Alex Derr