Mile 249 Report
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.
Report Details
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.
Actions & Comments
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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