Mile 255 Report
Kiwanda Beach
February 4, 2024
Large dead tree on the water line.
Report Details
Large dead tree on the water line. Shore erosion to a consistent cliff - evidence the water is coming up to the cliff. Cliff is almost the entire length of the mile and has vegetation eroding off the edge. Cliff height 6-12 feet.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 8. Sitting: 8. Other Activities: One couple was taking nature photos..
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces. One giant tree with root system (severely worn down - see photos).
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff. Dune is mostly a cliff with eroded shrubs. Cliff height varies between 6 to 12 feet. Covered most of the mile.
Report Images
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